Z90

Non-billable

Acquired 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)

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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