ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
Z04.42 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child rape
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- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in Z04
12 complete codes in this category.
- Z04.1Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
- Z04.2Encounter for examination and observation following work accident
- Z04.3Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
- Z04.41Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult rape
- Z04.42Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child rape
- Z04.6Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
- Z04.71Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse
- Z04.72Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse
- Z04.81Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation
- Z04.82Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation
- Z04.89Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
- Z04.9Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child rape”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to Z04.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has Z04, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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