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ICD-10/Z05.7

Z05.7 ICD-10-CM Code: Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected skin, subcutaneous, musculoskeletal and connective tissue condition ruled out

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected skin, subcutaneous, musculoskeletal and connective tissue condition ruled out is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z05.7). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for Z05.7 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

Change history

  • FY2018 — 2017-10-01
    Short description revised
    Obs & eval of NB for susp skin,subcu,ms & conn tiss cond R/O → Obs & eval NB for susp skin, subcu, ms & conn tiss cond R/O
    FY2018 changes
  • FY2017 — 2016-10-01
    Added to the code set
    Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected skin, subcutaneous, musculoskeletal and connective tissue condition ruled out
    FY2017 changes

Verify Before Coding

From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.

Contextual Map

Every relationship of Z05.7 in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.

Hierarchy

  • Z00-Z99 — Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) (Z00-Z99) [Hierarchy]
  • Z00-Z13 — Persons encountering health services for examinations [Hierarchy]

Referenced by Excludes1 notes

  • Z03 — Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out [Excludes1](via Z05.-): “encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)” · check together

Referenced by Excludes2 notes

  • P00 — Newborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancy [Excludes2](via Z05.-): “encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)” · check together
  • P01 — Newborn affected by maternal complications of pregnancy [Excludes2](via Z05.-): “encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)” · check together
  • P02 — Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes [Excludes2](via Z05.-): “encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)” · check together
  • P03 — Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery [Excludes2](via Z05.-): “encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)” · check together
  • P04 — Newborn affected by noxious substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk [Excludes2](via Z05.-): “encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)” · check together

Nearest codes (18)

  • Z05 — Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out [Sibling]
  • Z05.0 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected cardiac condition ruled out [Sibling]
  • Z05.1 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out [Sibling]
  • Z05.2 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected neurological condition ruled out [Sibling]
  • Z05.3 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected respiratory condition ruled out [Sibling]
  • Z05.4 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected genetic, metabolic or immunologic condition ruled out [Sibling]
  • Z05.41 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected genetic condition ruled out [Sibling]
  • Z05.42 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected metabolic condition ruled out [Sibling]
  • and 10 more

Change history (2)

  • FY2018 — Short description revised [Change history]
  • and 1 more

Referenced by Other Codes

Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name Z05.7 or its code family.

1 Excludes1 notes: Z03 (via Z05.-).

5 Excludes2 notes: P00 (via Z05.-), P01 (via Z05.-), P02 (via Z05.-), P03 (via Z05.-), P04 (via Z05.-).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can Z05.7 be billed directly?

No. Z05.7 (Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected skin, subcutaneous, musculoskeletal and connective tissue condition ruled out) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to Z05.7 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • Z05.41 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected genetic condition ruled out
  • Z05.42 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected metabolic condition ruled out
  • Z05.43 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected immunologic condition ruled out
  • Z05.5 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected gastrointestinal condition ruled out
  • Z05.6 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected genitourinary condition ruled out
  • Z05.71 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected skin and subcutaneous tissue condition ruled out
  • Z05.72 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected musculoskeletal condition ruled out
  • Z05.73 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected connective tissue condition ruled out
  • Z05.8 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for other specified suspected condition ruled out
  • Z05.81 — Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected condition related to home physiologic monitoring device ruled out

View all codes in the Z05 family