Z98.84
BillableBariatric surgery status
Z98.84 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bariatric surgery status. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWeight loss surgery helps people with extreme obesity to lose weight. It may be an option if you cannot lose weight through diet and exercise or have serious health problems caused by obesity. There are different types of weight loss surgery. They often limit the amount of food you can take in. Some types of surgery also affect how you digest food and absorb nutrients. All types have risks and complications, such as…
Read more about Weight Loss Surgery at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Gastric banding status
- •Gastric bypass status for obesity
- •Obesity surgery status
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •bariatric surgery status complicating pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium (O99.84)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •intestinal bypass and anastomosis status (Z98.0)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z98.84?
- Z98.84 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Bariatric surgery status". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z98.84 a billable code?
- Yes — Z98.84 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Z98.84?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): bariatric surgery status complicating pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium (O99.84).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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