HZ9Substance Abuse Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

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ICD-10-PCS HZ9
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

HZ9 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Substance Abuse Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Pharmacotherapy involves the use of replacement medications for the treatment of addiction.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
HZ9
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Substance Abuse Treatment, Pharmacotherapy
Short Description
Substance Abuse Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionHSubstance Abuse Treatment
2Body SystemZSubstance Abuse Treatment
3Operation9Pharmacotherapy

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Questions About HZ9

Is HZ9 a billable code?

No. HZ9 is an incomplete heading for Substance Abuse Treatment, Pharmacotherapy and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as HZ90ZZZ, HZ91ZZZ, and HZ92ZZZ.