Z87.7 vs Z97
Z87.7 (Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations) compared with Z97 (Presence of other devices), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Z87.7 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z97: “presence of other devices (Z97.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Z87.7Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations | Z97Presence of other devices | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) |
| Definition | Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z87.7). | Presence of other devices is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z97). |
| Includes | Conditions classifiable to Q00-Q89 that have been repaired or corrected | — |
| Code first | any follow-up examination after treatment (Z09) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources