2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z14Genetic carrier

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z14-Z15›Z14

ICD-10-CM Z14
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Z14 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for genetic carrier, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z14.01, Z14.02, Z14.1, and Z14.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z14
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Genetic carrier
Short Description
Genetic carrier
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Z14-Z15
Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ14-Z15Genetic carrier and genetic susceptibility to disease
CategoryZ14Genetic carrier
This CodeZ14Genetic carrier

Specific Coding for Genetic carrierOverview

Non-specific codes like Z14 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Z14.0 for Hemophilia A carrier

  • Use Z14.01 for Asymptomatic hemophilia A carrier

  • Use Z14.02 for Symptomatic hemophilia A carrier

  • Use Z14.1 for Cystic fibrosis carrier

  • Use Z14.8 for Genetic carrier of other disease

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Z14: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 21. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 21 (Z00-Z99) Factors influencing health status and contact with health services applies to 1,425 codes
  • Z codes represent reasons for encounters. A corresponding procedure code must accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed. Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00-Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways:
  • (a) When a person who may or may not be sick encounters the health services for some specific purpose, such as to receive limited care or service for a current condition, to donate an organ or tissue, to receive prophylactic vaccination (immunization), or to discuss a problem which is in itself not a disease or injury.
  • (b) When some circumstance or problem is present which influences the person's health status but is not in itself a current illness or injury.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Patient EducationClinical

Genetic Disorders

Genetic disorders are health conditions caused by changes (also called mutations or variants) in your genes. Genes are parts of DNA found in your cells that carry instructions for how your body grows, develops, and functions. Many genes tell your body how to make proteins, which are needed for your body to work properly.

The full article covers:

  • What are genetic disorders?
  • What causes genetic disorders?
  • What are the types of genetic disorders?
  • What are the different ways a genetic disorder can be inherited?
  • How are genetic disorders diagnosed?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Z14Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for genetic carrier?

Z14 is the ICD-10-CM category for genetic carrier, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Z14 (Genetic carrier) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for genetic carrier, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for genetic carrier need a more specific code from this category, such as Z14.01, Z14.02, and Z14.1.