Yes, the Z diagnosis code may be used as the first-listed principal diagnosis code or secondary code, depending on the circumstances of the encounter. For additional information, refer to Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting manual.
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Quarterly update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSD) - April 2026 update
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Limited systems availability Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5
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Appeal status requests must be obtained through SPOT
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MLN Connects for March 19, 2026
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JN Part B Provider Outreach and Education (POE) Advisory Group (AG) meeting minutes
View these minutes from our March 12, 2026, Part B meeting.
JN Part A Provider Outreach and Education (POE) Advisory Group (AG) meeting minutes
Provider Outreach and Education (POE) Advisory Group (AG) meeting minutes
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Medicare Part A
March 10, 2026
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