Z29

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Encounter for other prophylactic measures

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
  • prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z20-Z29Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases (Z20-Z29)
Z29Encounter for other prophylactic measuresNot billable
Z29.1Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapySubcodes
Z29.3Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administrationBillable
Z29.8Encounter for other specified prophylactic measuresSubcodes
Z29.9Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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