Z23 - Encounter for immunization

Code

Z23 - Encounter for immunization
[Billable] [POA Exempt]

Code First

  • any routine childhood examination

Code Also

  • , if applicable, encounter for immunization safety counseling (Z71.85)

Notes

  • procedure codes are required to identify the types of immunizations given

Code Tree

Z00-Z99 - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
  • Z20-Z29 - Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
    • Z20 - Contact with and (suspected) exposure to communicable diseases
    • Z21 - Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
    • Z22 - Carrier of infectious disease
    • Z23 - Encounter for immunization
    • Z28 - Immunization not carried out and underimmunization status
    • Z29 - Encounter for other prophylactic measures