2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z00.11

Newborn health examination

ICD-10-CM Code:: Z00.11
ICD-10 Code for:: Newborn health examination
Is Billable?: Not Valid for Submission
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Z00.11 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of newborn health examination. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Table of Contents

Code Information
Specific Coding
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
Patient Education
Other Codes Used Similar Conditions
Code History

Specific Coding Applicable to Newborn health examination

Non-specific codes like Z00.11 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for newborn health examination:

Use Z00.110 for Health examination for newborn under 8 days old - BILLABLE CODE
Use Z00.111 for Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Z00–Z99
- Persons encountering health services for examinations
  Z00-Z13
  - Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
    Z00

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.

Inclusion Terms

Health check for child under 29 days old

Use Additional Code

code to identify any abnormal findings

Type 1 Excludes

health check for child over 28 days old Z00.12

Patient Education

Baby Health Checkup

There are many new responsibilities when you have a baby. One of them is to make sure that your baby gets regular checkups, which are also called well-baby exams. These exams are important in making sure that your baby is growing and developing properly. If there are any problems, they can be caught early, when they may be easier to treat. Your baby's health care provider will let you know how often your baby should get a checkup.

During these checkups, the provider will give your baby a complete physical exam, which includes:

Checking your baby's height and weight
Looking at their head, ears, nose, and mouth
Listening to their heart and lungs
Testing their hearing and vision (for some visits)
Checking their reflexes

The provider will ask you about your baby's development. For example, they may ask when the baby started smiling and rolling over. During certain visits, the provider will do developmental and behavioral screening tests.

The provider will use all of this information from the visit to check if your baby is meeting important developmental milestones.

Your baby will also get any needed vaccines and screenings during the exam. And you can ask the provider any questions you might have about how to care for your baby.

You can prepare for your baby's checkups by:

Making a list of issues and questions you want to discuss with the provider
Being prepared to answer questions about your baby's behavior and eating and sleeping habits
Being ready to take notes at the visit

In addition to these checkups, you can contact the provider any time if your baby seems sick or if you are worried about their development.

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Infant and Newborn Care

Going home with a new baby is exciting, but it can be scary, too. Newborns have many needs, like frequent feedings and diaper changes. Babies can have health issues that are different from older children and adults, like diaper rash and cradle cap.

Your baby will go through many changes during the first year of life. You may feel uneasy at first. Ask your health care provider for help if you need it.