Assign ICD-10-CM code Z01.89 (Encounter for other specified ...

[jilianpiloj]

Assign ICD-10-CM code Z01.89 (Encounter for other specified special examinations) and the reason for the nonroutine test when __________.
 a. operative procedures have been performed by a physician and the final report is not available at the time of code assignment
  b. routine testing is performed during the same outpatient encounter as a test to evaluate a sign, symptom, or diagnosis
  c. therapeutic services only is chiefly responsible for the outpatient services provided during the encounter
  d. unconfirmed or non-definitive diagnoses are documented in the patient record as qualified conditions

Question 2

The ICD-10-CM code for an outpatient encounter for routine laboratory/radiology testing in the absence of any signs, symptoms, or associated diagnosis is __________.
 a. Z01
 b. Z01.8
 c. Z01.89
 d. Z01.89xA

[Jane]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c