Z17

Non-billable

Estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status

Z17 is the ICD-10-CM code for Estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z17.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

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Code first

  • malignant neoplasm, such as:
  • malignant neoplasm of breast (C50.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of ovary (C56.-)

Notes

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z17?
Z17 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Estrogen, and other hormones and factors receptor status". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z17 a billable code?
No — Z17 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z17.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z17?
Z17 has 5 more specific child codes, including Z17.0, Z17.1, Z17.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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