ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for emphysema screening
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Screening (for) › emphysema”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding emphysema screening
The ICD-10-CM code for emphysema screening is Z13.83 (Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC).
Within Z13.8 (encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders), Z13.83 is specifically for encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC. Related codes cover digestive system disorders (Z13.81), musculoskeletal disorder (Z13.82), dental disorders (Z13.84), nervous system disorders (Z13.85), disorder due to exposure to contaminants (Z13.88) and other disorder (Z13.89).
Don't report Z13.83 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis (Z11.1).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for Z13.83)
- encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis (Z11.1)
Common questions about emphysema screening ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for emphysema screening?
- Z13.83 — Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC.
Is Z13.83 billable?
- Yes. Z13.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z13.83 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z13.83 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z13.83 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.