U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z98 ICD-10-CM Code: Other postprocedural states

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

Code definition

Official description

Z98

Other postprocedural states

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

Classification

Where Z98 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)

  3. 3

    Category Z98

    Other postprocedural states

  4. 4

    Code Z98

    Other postprocedural states

More specific choices

Codes under Z98

Z98 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z98.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z98.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z98.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Z98.

Excludes2

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

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

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z98 mean?

Z98 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other postprocedural states.”

Is Z98 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z98 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Z98 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z98 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99) (Z77–Z99), under category Z98, Other postprocedural states.

What coding notes are listed for Z98?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z98 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: aftercare (Z43-Z49, Z51); follow-up medical care (Z08-Z09); Fontan related circulation (I27.84-); postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index.

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