Z99 — Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified
Not billable
Is Z99 billable?
No — Z99 is a non-billable header code. Z99 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 7 billable codes beneath Z99.
Billable codes under this header
- Z99.0Dependence on aspirator
- Z99.2Dependence on renal dialysis
- Z99.3Dependence on wheelchair
- Z99.11Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
- Z99.12Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure
- Z99.81Dependence on supplemental oxygen
- Z99.89Dependence on other enabling machines and devices
Z99 at a glance
| Code | Z99 |
|---|---|
| Description | Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Code also — inherited from Z77-Z99
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether Z99 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
What codes fall under Z99? (5)
How long has Z99 existed?
Z99 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.