2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z14Genetic carrier

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z14-Z15›Z14

ICD-10-CM Z14
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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
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

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z14Overview

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.