Z99.0
BillableDependence on aspirator
Dependence on aspirator
Coding Notes
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Aspirator dependence
- Dependent on aspirator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dependence on aspirator?
The ICD-10-CM code for dependence on aspirator is Z99.0. The full clinical description is "Dependence on aspirator". Z99.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z99.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z99.0 represents “Dependence on aspirator”. 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 Z99.0 a billable code?
Yes, Z99.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z99.0 in?
Z99.0 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z99.0 map to?
Z99.0 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 79021000119104. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z99.0?
Z99.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0260700. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z99.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dependence on aspirator 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 Z99.0?
Z99.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: QB40 (Dependence on aspirator).
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