2025 ICD-10-CM code Z02.3
Encounter for examination for recruitment to armed forces.
The medical examination is necessary to ensure that individuals entering the armed forces meet the required health standards for military service.
The healthcare provider is responsible for conducting a thorough examination and documenting findings related to the individual's eligibility for military service. This may include physical examination, vision and hearing tests, and assessment of mental health.
In simple words: This code is used when someone has a medical exam to determine if they are healthy enough to join the military.
This code is used for encounters with health services for an examination specifically for recruitment into the armed forces. This examination assesses the individual's physical and mental fitness for military service.
Example 1: A 20-year-old male presents to his physician for a required medical examination for enlistment in the Army., A 28-year-old female undergoes a medical evaluation at a military entrance processing station (MEPS) as part of her application to the Air Force., A 32-year-old male seeks a medical examination required for his application to join the National Guard.
Documentation should include the results of all examinations and assessments performed, as well as any diagnoses or conditions identified. Any referrals or recommendations for further evaluation should also be documented.
** This code should only be used for examinations specifically required for military recruitment. Routine physical examinations or examinations for other purposes should not be coded as Z02.3.As of today, November 30, 2024, this information is current but may be subject to change.
- Specialties:Military medicine, General practice, Internal medicine, Family medicine
- Place of Service:"Office", "Military Treatment Facility"