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Z29.8

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
Z29.81Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxisZ29.89Encounter for other specified 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).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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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 measures
Z29.8Encounter for other specified prophylactic measuresNot billable
Z29.81Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxisBillable
Z29.89Encounter for other specified prophylactic measuresBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z29.8:

categoryZ29
Encounter for other prophylactic measures
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Code History

  • FY 2023: Superseded by Z29.81
  • FY 2023: Superseded by Z29.89
  • FY 2016: This code replaced Z76.89 (Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances)

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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