Z96.82
Billable codePresence of neurostimulator
The ICD-10 code for presence of neurostimulator is Z96.82.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Presence of brain neurostimulator
- Presence of gastric neurostimulator
- Presence of peripheral nerve neurostimulator
- Presence of sacral nerve neurostimulator
- Presence of spinal cord neurostimulator
- Presence of vagus nerve neurostimulator
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z96.81Presence of artificial skin
- Z96.89Presence of other specified functional implants
- Z96.82Presence of neurostimulator
Associated MS-DRGs
Z96.82 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.