ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Screening (for) brain injury, traumatic: Z13.850
The ICD-10-CM index points "Screening (for) brain injury, traumatic" to Z13.850, Encounter for screening for traumatic brain injury. Z13.850 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in Z13
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- Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disordersHeader
- Z13.0Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanismBillable
- Z13.1Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitusBillable
- Z13.2Encounter for screening for nutritional, metabolic and other endocrine disordersHeader
- Z13.21Encounter for screening for nutritional disorderBillable
- Z13.22Encounter for screening for metabolic disorderHeader
- Z13.220Encounter for screening for lipoid disordersBillable
- Z13.228Encounter for screening for other metabolic disordersBillable
- Z13.29Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorderBillable
- Z13.3Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disordersHeader
- Z13.30Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecifiedBillable
- Z13.31Encounter for screening for depressionBillable
- Z13.32Encounter for screening for maternal depressionBillable
- Z13.39Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disordersBillable
- Z13.4Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhoodHeader
- Z13.40Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delaysBillable
- Z13.41Encounter for autism screeningBillable
- Z13.42Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)Billable
- Z13.49Encounter for screening for other developmental delaysBillable
- Z13.5Encounter for screening for eye and ear disordersBillable
- Z13.6Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disordersBillable
- Z13.7Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomaliesHeader
- Z13.71Encounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier statusBillable
- Z13.79Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomaliesBillable
- Z13.8Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disordersHeader
- Z13.81Encounter for screening for digestive system disordersHeader
- Z13.810Encounter for screening for upper gastrointestinal disorderBillable
- Z13.811Encounter for screening for lower gastrointestinal disorderBillable
- Z13.818Encounter for screening for other digestive system disordersBillable
- Z13.82Encounter for screening for musculoskeletal disorderHeader
- Z13.820Encounter for screening for osteoporosisBillable
- Z13.828Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorderBillable
- Z13.83Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NECBillable
- Z13.84Encounter for screening for dental disordersBillable
- Z13.85Encounter for screening for nervous system disordersHeader
- Z13.850Encounter for screening for traumatic brain injuryBillable
- Z13.858Encounter for screening for other nervous system disordersBillable
- Z13.88Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminantsBillable
- Z13.89Encounter for screening for other disorderBillable
- Z13.9Encounter for screening, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From Z13. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
- encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From Z13.8. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- Z13.850 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category Z13Every code under it
- Chapter 21Factors influencing health status
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Screening (for) brain injury, traumatic?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Screening (for) brain injury, traumatic" to Z13.850, Encounter for screening for traumatic brain injury. Z13.850 is a billable code.
Is Z13.850 billable?
Yes. Z13.850 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to Z13.850?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for Z13.850 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is Z13.850 in?
Chapter 21. Factors influencing health status.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.