Presence of other devices (Z97) ICD-10-CM
The Z97 code range covers presence of other devices with 15 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 13 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Codes in the Z97 Range 15 codes · 13 billable
- Z97 Presence of other devicesNon-billable
- Z97.0 Presence of artificial eye
- Z97.1 Presence of artificial limb (complete) (partial)Non-billable
- Z97.10 Presence of artificial limb (complete) (partial), unspecified
- Z97.11 Presence of artificial right arm (complete) (partial)
- Z97.12 Presence of artificial left arm (complete) (partial)
- Z97.13 Presence of artificial right leg (complete) (partial)
- Z97.14 Presence of artificial left leg (complete) (partial)
- Z97.15 Presence of artificial arms, bilateral (complete) (partial)
- Z97.16 Presence of artificial legs, bilateral (complete) (partial)
- Z97.2 Presence of dental prosthetic device (complete) (partial)
- Z97.3 Presence of spectacles and contact lenses
- Z97.4 Presence of external hearing-aid
- Z97.5 Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device
- Z97.8 Presence of other specified devices
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the Z97 range.
Anophthalmos
Congenital absence of the eye or eyes.
About the Z97 Code Range
The Z97 ICD-10 code section records the presence of various medical devices and prosthetics in a patient, such as artificial limbs, dental prosthetics, eyewear, hearing aids, contraceptive devices, and other specified implants. These codes are used to document and track the existence of these devices during medical encounters.
This section covers a range of devices including Z97.0 for artificial eyes, also known as prosthetic eyes or artificial eyeglobes; Z97.1 and its subcategories for artificial limbs, specifying right or left arms and legs whether partial or complete; and Z97.2 for dental prosthetic devices, which relates to findings like denture-related inflammation or oral mucosal conditions. The Z97.3 code refers to spectacles and contact lenses, capturing common terms such as "wears glasses" or "uses contact lenses." Hearing aids are coded under Z97.4, while contraceptive devices like intrauterine devices (IUDs) fall under Z97.5. Any other specified devices, including respiratory tubes, orthopedic hardware, or infusion pumps, are classified in Z97.8. Knowing these specific codes simplifies coding and billing when documenting the presence of these devices in patient records.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z97 range?
Of the 15 codes in this range, 13 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Z97 range classify?
The range classifies presence of other devices. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
