Z78Header code — not billable

Other specified health status

Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Category
Z78
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Z78

Z78.0Asymptomatic menopausal stateYesZ78.1Physical restraint statusYesZ78.9Other specified health statusYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z78?

Z78 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified health status.

Is Z78 a billable code?

No. Z78 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z78 in?

Z78 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.

When did Z78 become effective?

Z78 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Z78?

Z78 belongs to category Z78, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.