Z29.1

Non-billable

Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy

Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z20-Z29

Parent Code

Z29

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Encounter for administration of immunoglobulin

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
  • prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z29.1?

ICD-10-CM code Z29.1 represents "Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z29.1 a billable code?

No, Z29.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Z29.1.

What chapter is Z29.1 in?

Z29.1 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z29.1?

Z29.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: desensitization to allergens (Z51.6); prophylactic surgery (Z40.-).

What are the subcategories under Z29.1?

Z29.1 has 4 child codes, including: Z29.11 (Enctr for prphylc immther for resp syncytial virus (RSV)), Z29.12 (Encounter for prophylactic antivenin), Z29.13 (Encounter for prophylactic Rho(D) immune globulin), Z29.14 (Encounter for prophylactic rabies immune globin).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z29.1?

Z29.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4270765, C4270764. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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