Z01.81 Encounter for preprocedural examinations
The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for preprocedural examinations is Z01.81 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.
Classification
- Section
- Z00-Z13: Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
- Category Z01
- 34 codes (23 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Inclusion Terms
- Encounter for preoperative examinations
- Encounter for radiological and imaging examinations as part of preprocedural examination
Official Coding Guidelines
Preoperative evaluations only—sequence Z01.81 firstM. Patients receiving preoperative evaluations only For patients receiving preoperative evaluations only, sequence first a code from subcategory Z01.81, Encounter for pre-procedural examinations, to describe the pre-op consultations. Assign a code for the condition to describe the reason for the surgery as an additional diagnosis. Code also any findings related to the pre-op evaluation.
Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z991) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026