ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Postsurgery status pneumothorax, therapeutic: Z98.3
The ICD-10-CM index points "Postsurgery status pneumothorax, therapeutic" to Z98.3, Post therapeutic collapse of lung status. Z98.3 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in Z98
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- Z98Other postprocedural statesHeader
- Z98.0Intestinal bypass and anastomosis statusBillable
- Z98.1Arthrodesis statusBillable
- Z98.2Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage deviceBillable
- Z98.3Post therapeutic collapse of lung statusBillable
- Z98.4Cataract extraction statusHeader
- Z98.41Cataract extraction status, right eyeBillable
- Z98.42Cataract extraction status, left eyeBillable
- Z98.49Cataract extraction status, unspecified eyeBillable
- Z98.5Sterilization statusHeader
- Z98.51Tubal ligation statusBillable
- Z98.52Vasectomy statusBillable
- Z98.6Angioplasty statusHeader
- Z98.61Coronary angioplasty statusBillable
- Z98.62Peripheral vascular angioplasty statusBillable
- Z98.8Other specified postprocedural statesHeader
- Z98.81Dental procedure statusHeader
- Z98.810Dental sealant statusBillable
- Z98.811Dental restoration statusBillable
- Z98.818Other dental procedure statusBillable
- Z98.82Breast implant statusBillable
- Z98.83Filtering (vitreous) bleb after glaucoma surgery statusBillable
- Z98.84Bariatric surgery statusBillable
- Z98.85Transplanted organ removal statusBillable
- Z98.86Personal history of breast implant removalBillable
- Z98.87Personal history of in utero procedureHeader
- Z98.870Personal history of in utero procedure during pregnancyBillable
- Z98.871Personal history of in utero procedure while a fetusBillable
- Z98.89Other specified postprocedural statesHeader
- Z98.890Other specified postprocedural statesBillable
- Z98.891History of uterine scar from previous surgeryBillable
Code first
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Code first underlying disease
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From Z98. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
- Z43-Z49, Z51Aftercare
- Z08-Z09Follow-up medical care
- I27.84-Fontan related circulation
- postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index
Related conditions
Related pages
- Z98.3 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category Z98Every code under it
- Chapter 21Factors influencing health status
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Postsurgery status pneumothorax, therapeutic?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Postsurgery status pneumothorax, therapeutic" to Z98.3, Post therapeutic collapse of lung status. Z98.3 is a billable code.
Is Z98.3 billable?
Yes. Z98.3 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to Z98.3?
The CDC tabular list gives 4 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for Z98.3 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is Z98.3 in?
Chapter 21. Factors influencing health status.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.