Z98.5
Non-billableSterilization status
Sterilization status
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sterilization status?
The ICD-10-CM code for sterilization status is Z98.5. The full clinical description is "Sterilization status". Z98.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z98.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z98.5 represents “Sterilization 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 Z98.5 a billable code?
No, Z98.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z98.5.
What chapter is Z98.5 in?
Z98.5 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z98.5?
Z98.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: female infertility (N97.-); male infertility (N46.-).
What are the subcategories under Z98.5?
Z98.5 has 2 child codes, including: Z98.51 (Tubal ligation status), Z98.52 (Vasectomy status).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z98.5?
Z98.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0695263. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z98.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sterilization status 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 Z98.5?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z98.5 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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