ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for musculoskeletal disorder screening
Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Screening (for) › musculoskeletal disorder”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding musculoskeletal disorder screening
The ICD-10-CM code for musculoskeletal disorder screening is Z13.828 (Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z13.828.
Within Z13.82, choose Z13.828 (other musculoskeletal disorder) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: osteoporosis (Z13.820).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific musculoskeletal disorder screening codes (official index)
- osteoporosis Z13.820 — Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Common questions about musculoskeletal disorder screening ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for musculoskeletal disorder screening?
- Z13.828 — Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z13.820.
What is the ICD-10 code for osteoporosis musculoskeletal disorder screening?
- Z13.820 — Encounter for screening for osteoporosis.
Is Z13.828 billable?
- Yes. Z13.828 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z13.828 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 Z13.828 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z13.828 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.