ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

Z49Encounter for care involving renal dialysis

Not billable — use a more specific code

Z49 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 2 more specific codes beneath it.

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About Z49

Z49 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for encounter for care involving renal dialysis. It belongs to block Z40-Z53 (Encounters for other specific health care) and chapter 21 (factors influencing health status and contact with health services). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 2 subcodes must be used instead.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z49.0 (dialysis) and Z49.3 (dialysis).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Specific codes under Z49

Coding notes

Code alsoTwo codes may be needed; sequencing depends on circumstances

associated end stage renal disease (N18.6)

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to Z49.

Broader instructions also apply from Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care and Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.

Codes whose notes reference Z49

Z08Excludes1
Z09Excludes1
Z98Excludes2

Code history

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FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about Z49

Is Z49 billable?: No. Z49 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.