ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 Z08

Billable / Specific

Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

Z08
Block
1
Synonyms
602
LCDs
23
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

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.

602 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 602 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77063 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8905 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77065 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 76641 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77054 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77047 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77049 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8903 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT C8906 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Article ID: 56448, Effective: 2025-12-04 00:00:00, 156 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77066 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z08.

23 policies

2 Cigna

Transthoracic Echocardiography in Adults - (0510)
Policy ID: MM_0510
Transthoracic Echocardiography in Children - (0523)
Policy ID: MM_0523

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy
Policy ID: ART-54768
Billing and Coding: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Visualization
Policy ID: ART-56389
Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy-Diagnostic
Policy ID: ART-56394
Billing and Coding: Breast Imaging Mammography/Breast Echography (Sonography)/Breast MRI/Ductography
Policy ID: ART-56448
Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy/Proctosigmoidoscopy
Policy ID: ART-56456

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z08

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for Z08

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-10ICD-9Mapping 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).

Z00 Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis (non-billable) Z00.0 Encounter for general adult medical examination (non-billable) Z00.00 Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings Z00.01 Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings Z00.1 Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinations (non-billable) Z00.11 Newborn health examination (non-billable) Z00.110 Health examination for newborn under 8 days old Z00.111 Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old Z00.12 Encounter for routine child health examination (non-billable) Z00.121 Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings Z00.129 Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings Z00.2 Encounter for examination for period of rapid growth in childhood Z00.3 Encounter for examination for adolescent development state Z00.5 Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue Z00.6 Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program Z00.7 Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood (non-billable) Z00.70 Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood without abnormal findings Z00.71 Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood with abnormal findings Z00.8 Encounter for other general examination Z01 Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis (non-billable)

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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