2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z98Other postprocedural states

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z98

ICD-10-CM Z98
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z98 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other postprocedural states, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z98.0, Z98.1, Z98.2, and Z98.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z98
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other postprocedural states
Short Description
Other postprocedural states
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Z77-Z99
Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
CategoryZ98Other postprocedural states
This CodeZ98Other postprocedural states

Specific Coding for Other postprocedural statesOverview

Non-specific codes like Z98 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Z98.0 for Intestinal bypass and anastomosis status

  • Use Z98.1 for Arthrodesis status

  • Use Z98.2 for Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

  • Use Z98.3 for Post therapeutic collapse of lung status

  • Z98.4 for Cataract extraction status

  • Use Z98.41 for Cataract extraction status, right eye

  • Use Z98.42 for Cataract extraction status, left eye

  • Use Z98.49 for Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye

  • Z98.5 for Sterilization status

  • Use Z98.51 for Tubal ligation status

  • Use Z98.52 for Vasectomy status

  • Z98.6 for Angioplasty status

  • Use Z98.61 for Coronary angioplasty status

  • Use Z98.62 for Peripheral vascular angioplasty status

  • Z98.8 for Other specified postprocedural states

  • Z98.81 for Dental procedure status

  • Use Z98.82 for Breast implant status

  • Use Z98.83 for Filtering (vitreous) bleb after glaucoma surgery status

  • Use Z98.84 for Bariatric surgery status

  • Use Z98.85 for Transplanted organ removal status

  • Use Z98.86 for Personal history of breast implant removal

  • Z98.87 for Personal history of in utero procedure

  • Z98.89 for Other specified postprocedural states

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • aftercare Z43 Z49 Z51
  • follow-up medical care Z08 Z09
  • Fontan related circulation I27.84
  • postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index

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 Z98Overview

Is Z98 (Other postprocedural states) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other postprocedural states, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other postprocedural states need a more specific code from this category, such as Z98.0, Z98.1, and Z98.2.