Z98.49 – Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye

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 Z98.49
Code
Z98.49 (claims format: Z9849)
Description
Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye
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 › Z98.4

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

Z98.4 – Cataract extraction status

Excludes1 (not coded here):
Use additional code:
  • code to identify intraocular lens implant status (Z96.1)

Block Z77-Z99

Code also:
  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Related codes in Z98.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z98.49?

Z98.49 is the ICD-10-CM code for cataract extraction status, unspecified eye, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).

Is Z98.49 a billable code?

Yes. Z98.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z98.49 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.