ICD-10 Z08
Billable / SpecificEncounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
About ICD-10-CM Z08
ICD-10-CM code Z08 represents Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z08). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z08 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z08. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Medical surveillance following completed treatment
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with Z08. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)
Use Additional Code
When coding Z08, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code to identify any acquired absence of organs (Z90.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z08
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z08 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z08.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z08
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert Z08 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z08 | V6701 | 10000 |
| Z08 | V671 | 10000 |
| Z08 | V672 | 10000 |
| Z08 | V6759 | 10000 |
| Z08 | V676 | 10000 |
| Z08 | V679 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z08
Other codes in section Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).
ICD-10 Z08, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z08 billable? +
Yes, Z08 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Z08? +
ICD-10 Z08 includes: Medical surveillance following completed treatment.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for Z08? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with Z08): aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)
What ICD-9 codes does Z08 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z08 maps to ICD-9 codes: V6701, V671, V672, V6759, V676. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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