U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z09 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z09

Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z09 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)

  3. 3

    Category Z09

    Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

  4. 4

    Code Z09

    Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Medical surveillance following completed treatment

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z09.

Use additional code

  • code to identify any applicable history of disease code (Z86.-, Z87.-)

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)
  • surveillance of contraception (Z30.4-)
  • surveillance of prosthetic and other medical devices (Z44-Z46)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z09.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z09 mean?

Z09 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm.”

Is Z09 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z09 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is Z09 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z09 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) (Z00–Z13), under category Z09, Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm.

What coding notes are listed for Z09?

Its listed inclusion terms are Medical surveillance following completed treatment. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify any applicable history of disease code (Z86.-, Z87.-). Excludes1 notes: aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51); surveillance of contraception (Z30.4-); surveillance of prosthetic and other medical devices (Z44-Z46). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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