Z98.49
BillableCataract extraction status, unspecified eye
Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •aftercare,Z43-Z49, Z51
- •follow-up medical careZ08-Z09
- postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- History of phacoemulsification of cataract with implantation of intraocular lens
- History of cataract extraction
- History of phacoemulsification with intraocular lens
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cataract extraction status, unspecified eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for cataract extraction status, unspecified eye is Z98.49. The full clinical description is "Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye". Z98.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z98.49 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z98.49 represents “Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z98.49 a billable code?
Yes, Z98.49 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z98.49 in?
Z98.49 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z98.49?
Z98.49 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: aphakia (H27.0).
Are additional codes required with Z98.49?
Yes, when using Z98.49, also report: intraocular lens implant status (Z96.1).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z98.49 map to?
Z98.49 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 428535004, 69311000119103. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z98.49?
Z98.49 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911560. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z98.49 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cataract extraction status, unspecified eye affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z98.49?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z98.49 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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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.