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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for developmental screening

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Screening (for) › developmental”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding developmental screening

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for developmental screening; the code depends on the details below.

More specific developmental screening codes (official index)

  • delays Z13.40 — Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays
  • global (milestones) Z13.42 — Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
  • specified NEC Z13.49 — Encounter for screening for other developmental delays
  • handicap Z13.42 — Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
  • in early childhood Z13.42 — Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

Common questions about developmental screening ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for delays developmental screening?

Z13.40 — Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays.

What is the ICD-10 code for handicap developmental screening?

Z13.42 — Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones).