Z99.3

Billable

Dependence on wheelchair

Dependence on wheelchair

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z99

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Wheelchair confinement status

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • cause of dependence, such as:
  • muscular dystrophy (G71.0-)
  • obesity (E66.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z99.3?

ICD-10-CM code Z99.3 represents "Dependence on wheelchair". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z99.3 a billable code?

Yes, Z99.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z99.3 in?

Z99.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Z99.3 map to?

Z99.3 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 301570003, 301576009, 1268970001, 1357724003, 105503008, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z99.3?

Z99.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0476582, C2349877. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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