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Z98.5

Non-billable

Sterilization status

Sterilization 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

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • female infertility (N97.-)
  • male infertility (N46.-)

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

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Child Codes (2)

Z98.51

Tubal ligation status

BillableZ98.52

Vasectomy status

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z98.5?

ICD-10-CM code Z98.5 represents "Sterilization status". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z98.5 a billable code?

No, Z98.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z98.5.

What chapter is Z98.5 in?

Z98.5 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z98.5?

Z98.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: female infertility (N97.-); male infertility (N46.-).

What are the subcategories under Z98.5?

Z98.5 has 2 child codes, including: Z98.51 (Tubal ligation status), Z98.52 (Vasectomy status).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z98.5?

Z98.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0695263. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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