Z29.8
Non-billableEncounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for other specified prophylactic measures?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for other specified prophylactic measures is Z29.8. The full clinical description is "Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures". Z29.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z29.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z29.8 represents "Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z29.8 a billable code?
No, Z29.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z29.8.
What chapter is Z29.8 in?
Z29.8 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z29.8?
Z29.8 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 Z29.8?
Z29.8 has 2 child codes, including: Z29.81 (Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis), Z29.89 (Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z29.8?
Z29.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4270771. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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