Z90
Non-billableAcquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified
Acquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified
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
9
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- postprocedural or post-traumatic loss of body part NEC
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- congenital absence - see Alphabetical Index
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- postprocedural absence of endocrine glands (E89.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
Child Codes (9)
Z90.0Acquired absence of part of head and neck
Z90.1Acquired absence of breast and nipple
Z90.2Acquired absence of lung [part of]
Z90.3Acquired absence of stomach [part of]
Z90.4Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
Z90.5Acquired absence of kidney
Z90.6Acquired absence of other parts of urinary tract
Z90.7Acquired absence of genital organ(s)
Z90.8Acquired absence of other organs
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z90?
ICD-10-CM code Z90 represents "Acquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z90 a billable code?
No, Z90 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Z90.
What chapter is Z90 in?
Z90 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z90?
Z90 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital absence - see Alphabetical Index.
What are the subcategories under Z90?
Z90 has 9 child codes, including: Z90.0 (Acquired absence of part of head and neck), Z90.1 (Acquired absence of breast and nipple), Z90.2 (Acquired absence of lung [part of]), Z90.3 (Acquired absence of stomach [part of]), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z90?
Z90 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0869260, C4290527. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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