Z96.66Header code — not billable

Presence of artificial ankle joint

Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Category
Z96
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Z96

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z96.66?

Z96.66 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Presence of artificial ankle joint.

Is Z96.66 a billable code?

No. Z96.66 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 Z96.66 in?

Z96.66 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.

When did Z96.66 become effective?

Z96.66 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Z96.66?

Z96.66 belongs to category Z96, which includes 12 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.