Z99.3
BillableDependence on wheelchair
Dependence on wheelchair
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Wheelchair confinement status
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
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
- Dependence on wheelchair105503008
- Independent in wheelchair165243005
- Minimal help in wheelchair165244004
- Able to mobilise using mobility aids301570003
- Able to mobilize using mobility aids301570003
- Does mobilise using aids301572006
- Does mobilize using aids301572006
- Mobilises using mobility aids301572006
- Mobilizes using mobility aids301572006
- Able to mobilise using wheelchair301576009
- Able to mobilize using wheelchair301576009
- Does mobilise using wheelchair301578005
- Does mobilize using wheelchair301578005
- Mobilises using wheelchair301578005
- Mobilizes using wheelchair301578005
- Finding related to ability to mobilise using wheelchair365113003
- Finding related to ability to mobilize using wheelchair365113003
- Dependent on helper pushing wheelchair413121008
- Requires supervision to perform wheelchair transfer712501004
- Dependence on electric motor driven wheelchair1268970001
- Dependence on electric wheelchair1268970001
- Dependence on energy-dependent medical equipment and/or device1357724003
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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