Z98.2 – Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z98.2

Code: Z98.2 (claims format: Z982)
Description: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
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: Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
Parent codes: Z98

Notes for Z98.2

Applicable to:

Presence of CSF shunt

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z98 – Other postprocedural states

Excludes2 (not included here):

aftercare (Z43-Z49, Z51)
follow-up medical care (Z08-Z09)
Fontan related circulation (I27.84-)
postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index

Block Z77-Z99

Code also:

any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Index terms for Z98.2

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z98.2?

Z98.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).

Is Z98.2 a billable code?

Yes. Z98.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z98.2 belong to?

It belongs to category Z98 – Other postprocedural states.

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.