Z99 Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified

Category / Non-billable header 9 subcodes

Block: Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)

Subcodes

Subcodes are listed below for reference. Detail pages are not available for chapters 11–22.

Code Description Billable
Z99..0 Dependence on aspirator Yes
Z99..1 Dependence on respirator No
Z99..11 Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status Yes
Z99..12 Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure Yes
Z99..2 Dependence on renal dialysis Yes
Z99..3 Dependence on wheelchair Yes
Z99..8 Dependence on other enabling machines and devices No
Z99..81 Dependence on supplemental oxygen Yes
Z99..89 Dependence on other enabling machines and devices Yes

Last reviewed: September 2026