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Z98.42

Billable

Cataract extraction status, left eye

Cataract extraction status, left eye

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z98.4

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cataract extraction status, left eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for cataract extraction status, left eye is Z98.42. The full clinical description is "Cataract extraction status, left eye". Z98.42 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z98.42 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z98.42 represents "Cataract extraction status, left eye". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z98.42 a billable code?

Yes, Z98.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z98.42 in?

Z98.42 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z98.42?

Z98.42 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: aphakia (H27.0).

Are additional codes required with Z98.42?

Yes, when using Z98.42 you should also code: code to identify intraocular lens implant status (Z96.1).

What SNOMED CT codes does Z98.42 map to?

Z98.42 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 395666005, 428535004, 308070003, 308069004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z98.42?

Z98.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911559. 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.