Z98.81
Non-billableDental procedure status
Dental procedure status
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
Z98.82Breast implant status
Z98.83Filtering (vitreous) bleb after glaucoma surgery status
Z98.84Bariatric surgery status
Z98.85Transplanted organ removal status
Z98.86Personal history of breast implant removal
Z98.87Personal history of in utero procedure
Z98.89Other specified postprocedural states
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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.
How does Z98.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dental procedure 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 Z98.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z98.81 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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