Z13.21 Encounter for screening for nutritional disorder
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Encounter for screening for nutritional disorder
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Note
- 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.
- encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
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
Z13.0Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain… ICD-10-CMZ13.1Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus ICD-10-CMZ13.220Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders ICD-10-CMZ13.228Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders ICD-10-CMZ13.29Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder ICD-10-CMZ13.30Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders… ICD-10-CMZ13.31Encounter for screening for depression ICD-10-CMZ13.32Encounter for screening for maternal depression ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z13.21 a billable code?
Yes. Z13.21 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.