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Z98.4

Non-billable

Cataract extraction status

Cataract extraction 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

Parent Code

Z98

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • aftercare (Z43-Z49, Z51)
  • follow-up medical care (Z08-Z09)
  • postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify intraocular lens implant status (Z96.1)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Child Codes (3)

Z98.41

Cataract extraction status, right eye

BillableZ98.42

Cataract extraction status, left eye

BillableZ98.49

Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z98.4?

ICD-10-CM code Z98.4 represents "Cataract extraction status". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z98.4 a billable code?

No, Z98.4 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 Z98.4.

What chapter is Z98.4 in?

Z98.4 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z98.4?

Z98.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: aphakia (H27.0).

What are the subcategories under Z98.4?

Z98.4 has 3 child codes, including: Z98.41 (Cataract extraction status, right eye), Z98.42 (Cataract extraction status, left eye), Z98.49 (Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye).

Are additional codes required with Z98.4?

Yes, when using Z98.4 you should also code: code to identify intraocular lens implant status (Z96.1).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z98.4?

Z98.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0490024. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.