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# Z02.0 Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution

## 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 for admission to preschool (education)
-   Encounter for examination for re-admission to school following illness or medical treatment

### Note

-   Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.

### Excludes2

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

-   examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

## Related codes

-   [`Z02.1` Encounter for pre-employment examination ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.1/)
-   [`Z02.2` Encounter for examination for admission to residential institution ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.2/)
-   [`Z02.3` Encounter for examination for recruitment to armed forces ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.3/)
-   [`Z02.4` Encounter for examination for driving license ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.4/)
-   [`Z02.5` Encounter for examination for participation in sport ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.5/)
-   [`Z02.6` Encounter for examination for insurance purposes ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.6/)
-   [`Z02.71` Encounter for disability determination ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.71/)
-   [`Z02.79` Encounter for issue of other medical certificate ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.79/)

## Common questions

### Is Z02.0 a billable code?

Yes. Z02.0 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

Z02 Encounter for administrative examination

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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