Z96.1
BillablePresence of intraocular lens
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient has had an artificial lens implanted in their eye, typically after cataract surgery or to correct vision problems.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates successful implantation; use it even if the patient is experiencing refractive errors post-implantation unless a specific complication code applies
- •Document which eye(s) have the intraocular lens for complete clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.1Presence of intraocular lens
└Z96.1Presence of intraocular lens