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# Z00.71 Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood with abnormal findings

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood with abnormal findings

## Related codes

-   [`Z00.00` Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.00/)
-   [`Z00.01` Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.01/)
-   [`Z00.110` Health examination for newborn under 8 days old ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.110/)
-   [`Z00.111` Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.111/)
-   [`Z00.121` Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.121/)
-   [`Z00.129` Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.129/)
-   [`Z00.2` Encounter for examination for period of rapid growth in childhood ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.2/)
-   [`Z00.3` Encounter for examination for adolescent development state ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z00.3/)

## Common questions

### Is Z00.71 a billable code?

Yes. Z00.71 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z00 Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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