Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z97.16 is the diagnosis code for Presence of artificial legs, bilateral (complete) (partial). This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Z97.16 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Z97.16 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Z97.16 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Presence of artificial legs, bilateral (complete) (partial)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Z97.16 is Z97.1 ("Presence of artificial limb (complete) (partial)"). Z97.16 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Z97.16 is located in Section Z77-Z99 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Z97.16 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use Z97.16 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Presence of artificial legs, bilateral (complete) (partial)" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Presence of artificial legs, bilateral (complete) (partial) is Z97.16.
Yes, Z97.16 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Z97.16 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z97.16 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.