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Z40.01

Billable

Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast

Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z40-Z53

Parent Code

Z40.0

Coding Notes

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

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for prophylactic removal of breast?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for prophylactic removal of breast is Z40.01. The full clinical description is "Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast". Z40.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z40.01 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z40.01 represents "Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z40.01 a billable code?

Yes, Z40.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z40.01 in?

Z40.01 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z40.01?

Z40.01 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: organ donations (Z52.-); therapeutic organ removal-code to condition.

Are additional codes required with Z40.01?

Yes, when using Z40.01 you should also code: code to identify risk factor.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z40.01?

Z40.01 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910787. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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