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# Z01.00 Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Encounter for examination of eyes and vision NOS

### Includes

-   routine examination of specific system

### Note

-   Codes from category Z01 represent the reason for the encounter. A separate procedure code is required to identify any examinations or procedures performed
-   Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   examination for driving license ([Z02.4](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.4/))
-   encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
-   encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-)
-   encounter for laboratory, radiologic and imaging examinations for sign(s) and symptom(s) - code to the sign(s) or symptom(s)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   encounter for laboratory and radiologic examinations as a component of general medical examinations (Z00.0-)
-   screening examinations (Z11-Z13)
-   examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

## Related codes

-   [`Z01.01` Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.01/)
-   [`Z01.020` Encounter for examination of eyes and vision following failed vision screening without… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.020/)
-   [`Z01.021` Encounter for examination of eyes and vision following failed vision screening with… ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.021/)
-   [`Z01.10` Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.10/)
-   [`Z01.110` Encounter for hearing examination following failed hearing screening ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.110/)
-   [`Z01.118` Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.118/)
-   [`Z01.12` Encounter for hearing conservation and treatment ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.12/)
-   [`Z01.20` Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z01.20/)

## Common questions

### Is Z01.00 a billable code?

Yes. Z01.00 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

Z01 Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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