Z04.8

Applicable To

• Encounter for examination and observation for request for expert evidence

Approximate Synonyms

• Diabetic foot exam

• Diabetic foot exam done

• Foley catheter assessment done

• Foley catheter evaluation

• Observation and evaluation for suspected abuse or neglect

• Observation and evaluation for suspected abuse or neglect done

• Post therapy surveillance done

• Surveillance after therapy

• Weight check

• Weight check done

Details

• Z04.8 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• Short description: Encounter for examination and observation for oth reasons

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM Z04.8 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z04.8 – other international versions of ICD-10 Z04.8 may differ.