Z95.1: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Z95.1, presence of aortocoronary bypass graft, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 9 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 32 HCPCS Level II codes, including A9500 (Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose), A9502 (Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose), A9505 (Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic, per…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with Z95.1 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| A9502 | Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| A9505 | Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic, per millicurie | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| A9501 | Technetium tc-99m teboroxime, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| A9512 | Technetium tc-99m pertechnetate, diagnostic, per millicurie | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| A9560 | Technetium tc-99m labeled red blood cells, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| A9538 | Technetium tc-99m pyrophosphate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 25 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J0153 | Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J1250 | Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J1245 | Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| G0422 | Intensive cardiac rehabilitation; with or without continuous ecg monitoring with exercise, per session | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0423 | Intensive cardiac rehabilitation; with or without continuous ecg monitoring; without exercise, per session | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9700 | Supply of injectable contrast material for use in echocardiography, per study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q9957 | Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q9956 | Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q9950 | Injection, sulfur hexafluoride lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q9955 | Injection, perflexane lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J3490 | Unclassified drugs | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| G0278 | Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure) | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0269 | Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or arterial access site, post surgical or interventional procedure (e.g., angioseal plug, vascular plug) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| A9520 | Technetium tc-99m tilmanocept, diagnostic, up to 0.5 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| C9176 | Tc-99m from domestically produced non-heu mo-99, [minimum 50 percent], full cost recovery add-on, per study dose | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J0461 | Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0280 | Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
7 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing Z95.1
- A53775: Billing and Coding: Frequency and Duration for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes)
- A58503: Billing and Coding: Echocardiography for Myocardial Perfusion (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38786
- A56494: Billing and Coding: Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 12 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33560, L33960
- A56743: Billing and Coding: Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33560, L33960
- A56809: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33579, L34337, L35016
- A56500: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33557, L33959
- A56476: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 13 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33457
- A52850: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33557, L33959
- A56625: Billing and Coding: Echocardiography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 6 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37379
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other Z95 diagnoses (Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts)
- Z95.2 — Presence of prosthetic heart valve
- Z95.3 — Presence of xenogenic heart valve
- Z95.4 — Presence of other heart-valve replacement
- Z95.5 — Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
- Z95.811 — Presence of heart assist device
- Z95.812 — Presence of fully implantable artificial heart
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover Z95.1 (Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 9 Medicare billing and coding articles list Z95.1 as a covered diagnosis for 32 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 Z95.1?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are A9500 (Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose, 3 articles); A9502 (Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose, 3 articles); A9505 (Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic, per…, 3 articles); A9501 (Technetium tc-99m teboroxime, diagnostic, per study dose, 3 articles); A9512 (Technetium tc-99m pertechnetate, diagnostic, per millicurie, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list Z95.1?
A53775 (Billing and Coding: Frequency and Duration for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation); A58503 (Billing and Coding: Echocardiography for Myocardial Perfusion); A56494 (Billing and Coding: Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine), and 6 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code Z95.1?
Z95.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for presence of aortocoronary bypass graft, in category Z95 (Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts), chapter 22: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under A9500
- Watch A9500 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for A9500
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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