Z98.8

Non-billable

Other specified postprocedural states

Other specified postprocedural states

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

8

Coding Notes

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 (8)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z98.8?

ICD-10-CM code Z98.8 represents "Other specified postprocedural states". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z98.8 a billable code?

No, Z98.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Z98.8.

What chapter is Z98.8 in?

Z98.8 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z98.8?

Z98.8 has 8 child codes, including: Z98.81 (Dental procedure status), Z98.82 (Breast implant status), Z98.83 (Filtering (vitreous) bleb after glaucoma surgery status), Z98.84 (Bariatric surgery status), and 4 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z98.8?

Z98.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911563. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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