Encounter for autism screening
ICD-10 Z13.41 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of encounter for autism screening.
Z13.41 is used to indicate an encounter for screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This screening is crucial for early identification and intervention, which can significantly improve developmental outcomes for children. Factors influencing health status include genetic predispositions, environmental factors, and social determinants such as access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and parental education levels. Preventive care through routine screenings allows for timely referrals to specialists and tailored interventions. The code is applicable in various settings, including primary care, where pediatricians routinely screen children during well-child visits, and in public health initiatives aimed at monitoring and improving community health outcomes. Documentation must reflect the purpose of the visit, the screening tools used, and any follow-up actions taken based on the results.
Documentation must include the reason for the screening, tools used, and results. Any referrals or follow-up plans should also be noted.
Routine well-child visits where autism screening is performed, follow-up visits for children flagged during initial screenings.
Consideration of social determinants such as family history of autism, access to early intervention services, and parental education.
Documentation should include population-level data, screening rates, and outcomes to assess community health initiatives.
Community health screenings, epidemiological studies assessing autism prevalence.
Focus on tracking health disparities and access to screening services across different populations.
Used during well-child visits when autism screening is performed.
Documentation must include the screening tool used and results.
Primary care providers should ensure that screenings are age-appropriate and follow recommended guidelines.
Z13.41 should be used when a patient encounter is specifically for autism screening, typically during routine well-child visits or when concerns about developmental delays are raised.
