Z78

Non-billable

Other specified health status

Other specified health status

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z77-Z99

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
  • postprocedural status (Z93-Z99)
  • sex reassignment status (Z87.890)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z78?

ICD-10-CM code Z78 represents "Other specified health status". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z78 a billable code?

No, Z78 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z78.

What chapter is Z78 in?

Z78 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z78?

Z78 has 3 child codes, including: Z78.0 (Asymptomatic menopausal state), Z78.1 (Physical restraint status), Z78.9 (Other specified health status).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z78?

Z78 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911172. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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