Week 5 Coding Practice Chapter 6 Z-Codes
What is the definition of History(of) within the Z Code Category?
Explains a patient's past medical condition that no longer exists and is not receiving any treatment, but that has the potential for recurrence, and therefore may require continued monitoring
Into how many categories are Z codes classified?
Z codes are classified into 15 categories.
Encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out. ICD-10-CM Code(s)
Z03.7
Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z09
Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases. ICD-10-CM Code(s)
Z11
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of stomach. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z12.0
Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z12.5
Encounter for screening, unspecified. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z13.9
A patient who does not show any sign or symptom of tuberculosis but is suspected to have been exposed to it by a close personal contact with an infected individual..ICD-10-CM Code(s)
Z20
Which code is an example of the Z code category Contact/Exposure?
Z20, Categories can be found under the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) I.C.21.c.1.
Encounter for genetic counseling associated with procreative management. ICD-10-CM Code(s)
Z31.5
Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester. ICD-10-CM Code(s) Upper Z 34.01
Z34.01
Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z34.03
32 weeks gestation of pregnancy. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z3A.32
Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy. ICD-10-CM Code(s)
Z51.0
A patient diagnosed with middle lobe lung cancer presents to the Cancer Center for their first cycle of antineoplastic chemotherapy. ICD-10-CM Code(s)
Z51.11, C34.2
What is the Z code for a procedure and treatment not carried out, unspecified reason?
Z53.9 s appropriate when an encounter occurs after a procedure was cancelled or a surgical approach converted.
What Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) Z code category would a Z code that is appropriate for a patient receiving required care during the healing or recovery phase be found?
In the aftercare category, the initial treatment of a disease has been performed and the patient requires continued care during the healing or recovery phase or for the long-term consequences of the disease.
In which circumstance would a Z code be utilized?
Seemingly well individuals receive testing for a disease or disease precursors so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease. Next Question
What Main Term for a Z code should a coder refer to in the Index to assign a secondary code on records of mothers that include the delivery encounter?
The Main Term for a Z code used for an encounter where a patient gives birth is Outcome of delivery. Z37 Outcome of delivery must always be a secondary code on records of mothers that include the delivery encounter.
What Z code would be appropriate for Type A Blood, Rh positive?
The appropriate Z code for Type A blood, Rh positive is Z67.10
What is the definition of nonspecific within the Z code category?
They are used primarily in inpatient settings when there is no further documentation to permit more precise coding.
Patient has been put in restraints during the current encounter. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z78.1
History of falling. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z91.81
Personal history of contraception. ICD-10-CM Code(s)
Z92.0
Patient has personal history of antineoplastic chemotherapy.. ICD-10-CM Code (s)
Z92.21
Status post administration of tPA in a different facility within the last 24 hours prior to admission to a current facility. ICD-10-CM Code(s) nothing
Z92.82
