Z98.1
Arthrodesis status
This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.
Coding notes
Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist
Official Guidelines for Z98.1
FY 2026 ›Sections that reference Z98.1
- I.C.21.c.3)Status
… Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts Z96 Presence of other functional implants Z97 Presence of other devices Z98 Other postprocedural states Assign code Z98.85, Transplanted organ removal status, to indicate that a transplanted organ has …
- I.B.3Code or codes from A00.0 through T88.9, Z00-Z99.8, U00-U85Conventions & general rules
The appropriate code or codes from A00.0 through T88.9, Z00-Z99.8, and U00-U85 must be used to identify diagnoses, symptoms, conditions, problems, complaints or other reason(s) for the …
- I.C.20.a.1)Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99Chapter 20
An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. …
- IV.BCodes from A00.0 through T88.9, Z00-Z99, U00-U85Outpatient services
The appropriate code(s) from A00.0 through T88.9, Z00-Z99 and U00-U85 must be used to identify diagnoses, symptoms, conditions, problems, complaints, or other reason(s) for the …
- IV.EEncounters for circumstances other than a disease or injuryOutpatient services
… The Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services codes (Z00- Z99) are provided to deal with occasions when circumstances other than a disease or injury are recorded as diagnosis or problems. …
Sections whose FY 2026 text names Z98.1, its Z98 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.
Find Z98.1 in the alphabetic index
12 index paths lead to this code
- Arthrodesis status
- Ankylosis › arthrodesis status
- Ankylosis › postoperative
- Ankylosis › produced by surgical fusion, status
- Ankylosis › surgical
- Status › arthrodesis
- Fusion, fused › lumbosacral › arthrodesis status
- Fusion, fused › lumbosacral › postprocedural status
- Fusion, fused › sacroiliac › arthrodesis status
- Fusion, fused › sacroiliac › postprocedural status
- Fusion, fused › spine NEC › arthrodesis status
- Fusion, fused › spine NEC › postoperative status