Z08 – Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services for examinations

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z08

Code: Z08 (claims format: Z08)
Description: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Short description: Encntr for follow-up exam after trtmt for malignant neoplasm
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block: Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations

Notes for Z08

Applicable to:

Medical surveillance following completed treatment

Excludes1 (not coded here):

aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)

Use additional code:

code to identify any acquired absence of organs (Z90.-)
code to identify the personal history of malignant neoplasm (Z85.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block Z00-Z13

Excludes2 (not included here):

examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

Notes:

Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.

Index terms for Z08

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z08?

Z08 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm, in the block Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).

Is Z08 a billable code?

Yes. Z08 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.