ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
Z96.9 Presence of functional implant, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in Z96
40 complete codes in this category.
- Z96.661Presence of right artificial ankle joint
- Z96.662Presence of left artificial ankle joint
- Z96.669Presence of unspecified artificial ankle joint
- Z96.691Finger-joint replacement of right hand
- Z96.692Finger-joint replacement of left hand
- Z96.693Finger-joint replacement, bilateral
- Z96.698Presence of other orthopedic joint implants
- Z96.7Presence of other bone and tendon implants
- Z96.81Presence of artificial skin
- Z96.82Presence of neurostimulator
- Z96.89Presence of other specified functional implants
- Z96.9Presence of functional implant, unspecified
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- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to Z96.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has Z96.9, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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