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# Z09 Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than…

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Medical surveillance following completed treatment

### Note

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

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)
-   surveillance of contraception (Z30.4-)
-   surveillance of prosthetic and other medical devices (Z44-Z46)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

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

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

-   code to identify any applicable history of disease code (Z86.-, Z87.-)

## Common questions

### Is Z09 a billable code?

Yes. Z09 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z09 Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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