Z53
⚠ Non-billable
Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and treatment, not carried out
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Factors Influencing Health Status
Code
Z53
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Factors Influencing Health Status
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z53?
ICD-10-CM code Z53 represents Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and treatment, not carried out. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Z53 billable?
No. Z53 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Z53 in?
Z53 belongs to the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (Z00–Z99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Z53 category
Z53.0
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of contraindication
Non-billable
Z53.1
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for reasons of belief and group pressure
Billable
Z53.2
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other and unspecified reasons
Non-billable
Z53.3
Procedure converted to open procedure
Non-billable
Z53.8
Procedure and treatment not carried out for other reasons
Billable
Z53.9
Procedure and treatment not carried out, unspecified reason
Billable
Z53.01
Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient smoking
Billable
Z53.09
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of other contraindication
Billable
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