Z97 vs Z98.2
Z97 (Presence of other devices) compared with Z98.2 (Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device), 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. Z97 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z98.2: “presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device (Z98.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Z97Presence of other devices | Z98.2Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| 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 | Presence of other devices is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z97). | Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Z98.2). |
| Includes | — | Presence of CSF shunt |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources