Z40
Non-billableEncounter for prophylactic surgery
Encounter for prophylactic surgery
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z40-Z53
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z40?
ICD-10-CM code Z40 represents "Encounter for prophylactic surgery". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z40 a billable code?
No, Z40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z40.
What chapter is Z40 in?
Z40 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z40?
Z40 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: organ donations (Z52.-); therapeutic organ removal-code to condition.
What are the subcategories under Z40?
Z40 has 3 child codes, including: Z40.0 (Encntr for prophylc surg for risks related to malig neoplm), Z40.8 (Encounter for other prophylactic surgery), Z40.9 (Encounter for prophylactic surgery, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z40?
Z40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910791. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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