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Z99.3

Billable

Dependence on wheelchair

Dependence on wheelchair

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z99

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

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

Related Codes(4)
Z99.0

Dependence on aspirator

BillableZ99.1

Dependence on respirator

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

BillableZ99.8

Dependence on other enabling machines and devices

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

QB44Dependence on wheelchairequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(46)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Does mobilize using aids
  • Dependent on helper pushing wheelchair
  • Dependence on electric motor driven wheelchair
  • Able to mobilise using wheelchair
  • Finding related to ability to mobilize using wheelchair
  • Dependence on electric wheelchair
  • Dependence on energy-dependent medical equipment and/or device
  • Wheelchair confinement status
  • Mobilises using wheelchair
  • Mobilizes using wheelchair
  • Minimal help in wheelchair
  • Mobilises using mobility aids
  • Does mobilize using wheelchair
  • Mobilizes using mobility aids
  • Does mobilise using aids
  • Independent in wheelchair
  • Able to mobilise using mobility aids
  • Able to mobilize using wheelchair
  • Able to mobilize using mobility aids
  • Finding related to ability to mobilise using wheelchair
  • Does mobilise using wheelchair
  • Requires supervision to perform wheelchair transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dependence on wheelchair?

The ICD-10-CM code for dependence on wheelchair is Z99.3. The full clinical description is "Dependence on wheelchair". Z99.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z99.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z99.3 represents “Dependence on wheelchair”. 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 Z99.3 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.

How does Z99.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dependence on wheelchair 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 Z99.3?

Z99.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: QB44 (Dependence on wheelchair).

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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.