Z17.4 is the authoritative medical code for Combined receptor status. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for combined receptor status (ICD-10-CM Z17.4), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Combined receptor status is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code Z17.4. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Code first: malignant neoplasm, such as:; malignant neoplasm of breast C50.-; malignant neoplasm of ovary C56.-.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for Z17.4 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Code First
Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.
- malignant neoplasm, such as:
- malignant neoplasm of breast C50.-
- malignant neoplasm of ovary C56.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can Z17.4 be billed directly?
No. Z17.4 (Combined receptor status) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does Z17.4 need to be sequenced after another code?
Yes. Code first: malignant neoplasm, such as:; malignant neoplasm of breast (C50.-); malignant neoplasm of ovary (C56.-).
Codes in This Family (6)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as Z17.4, with their registry titles.
- Z17.41 — Hormone receptor positive
- Z17.410 — Hormone receptor positive with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive status
- Z17.411 — Hormone receptor positive with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative status
- Z17.42 — Hormone receptor negative
- Z17.420 — Hormone receptor negative with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive status
- Z17.421 — Hormone receptor negative with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative status
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