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Z98.81

Non-billable

Dental procedure status

Dental procedure 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

Z98.8

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

Z98.810

Dental sealant status

BillableZ98.811

Dental restoration status

BillableZ98.818

Other dental procedure status

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dental procedure status?

The ICD-10-CM code for dental procedure status is Z98.81. The full clinical description is "Dental procedure status". Z98.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z98.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z98.81 represents "Dental procedure status". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z98.81 a billable code?

No, Z98.81 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 Z98.81.

What chapter is Z98.81 in?

Z98.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z98.81?

Z98.81 has 3 child codes, including: Z98.810 (Dental sealant status), Z98.811 (Dental restoration status), Z98.818 (Other dental procedure status).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z98.81?

Z98.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911564. 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.