Z40.0
Non-billableEncntr for prophylc surg for risks related to malig neoplm
Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Admission for prophylactic organ removal
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- organ donations (Z52.-)
- therapeutic organ removal-code to condition
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify risk factor
Child Codes (5)
Z40.00Encounter for prophylactic removal of unspecified organ
Z40.01Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast
Z40.02Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s)
Z40.03Encounter for prophylactic removal of fallopian tube(s)
Z40.09Encounter for prophylactic removal of other organ
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z40.0?
ICD-10-CM code Z40.0 represents "Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z40.0 a billable code?
No, Z40.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Z40.0.
What chapter is Z40.0 in?
Z40.0 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z40.0?
Z40.0 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 Z40.0?
Z40.0 has 5 child codes, including: Z40.00 (Encounter for prophylactic removal of unspecified organ), Z40.01 (Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast), Z40.02 (Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s)), Z40.03 (Encounter for prophylactic removal of fallopian tube(s)), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with Z40.0?
Yes, when using Z40.0 you should also code: code to identify risk factor.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z40.0?
Z40.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1405476, C2910785. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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