Unacceptable Principal Diagnosis Codes
ICD-10-CM codes identified as unacceptable when used as principal diagnosis by MCE edit logic.
- Z3A.21Billable
21 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.22Billable
22 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.23Billable
23 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.24Billable
24 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.25Billable
25 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.26Billable
26 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.27Billable
27 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.28Billable
28 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.29Billable
29 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.30Billable
30 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.31Billable
31 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.32Billable
32 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.33Billable
33 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.34Billable
34 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.35Billable
35 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.36Billable
36 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.37Billable
37 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.38Billable
38 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.39Billable
39 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.40Billable
40 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.41Billable
41 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.42Billable
42 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A.49Billable
Greater than 42 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z40.89Billable
Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- Z40.9Billable
Encounter for prophylactic surgery, unspecified
- Z41.3Billable
Encounter for ear piercing
- Z41.9Billable
Encounter for procedure for purposes other than remedying health state, unspecified
- Z43.9Billable
Encounter for attention to unspecified artificial opening
- Z44.9Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified external prosthetic device
- Z45.82Billable
Encounter for adjustment or removal of myringotomy device (stent) (tube)
- Z45.89Billable
Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices
- Z45.9Billable
Encounter for adjustment and management of unspecified implanted device
- Z46.0Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of spectacles and contact lenses
- Z46.1Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid
- Z46.4Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device
- Z46.51Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band
- Z46.59Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
- Z46.6Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
- Z46.81Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of insulin pump
- Z46.89Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
- Z46.9Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of unspecified device
- Z48.00Billable
Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
- Z48.01Billable
Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
- Z48.02Billable
Encounter for removal of sutures
- Z49.01Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
- Z49.02Billable
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheter
- Z49.31Billable
Encounter for adequacy testing for hemodialysis
- Z49.32Billable
Encounter for adequacy testing for peritoneal dialysis
- Z51.6Billable
Encounter for desensitization to allergens
- Z52.000Billable
Unspecified donor, whole blood
- Z52.008Billable
Unspecified donor, other blood
- Z52.010Billable
Autologous donor, whole blood
- Z52.018Billable
Autologous donor, other blood
- Z52.090Billable
Other blood donor, whole blood
- Z52.098Billable
Other blood donor, other blood
- Z52.810Billable
Egg (Oocyte) donor under age 35, anonymous recipient
- Z52.811Billable
Egg (Oocyte) donor under age 35, designated recipient
- Z52.812Billable
Egg (Oocyte) donor age 35 and over, anonymous recipient
- Z52.813Billable
Egg (Oocyte) donor age 35 and over, designated recipient
- Z52.819Billable
Egg (Oocyte) donor, unspecified
- Z53.01Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient smoking
- Z53.09Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of other contraindication
- Z53.1Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for reasons of belief and group pressure
- Z53.20Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons
- Z53.21Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider
- Z53.29Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for other reasons
- Z53.31Billable
Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
- Z53.32Billable
Thoracoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
- Z53.33Billable
Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure
- Z53.39Billable
Other specified procedure converted to open procedure
- Z53.8Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out for other reasons
- Z53.9Billable
Procedure and treatment not carried out, unspecified reason
- Z55.0Billable
Illiteracy and low-level literacy
- Z55.1Billable
Schooling unavailable and unattainable
- Z55.2Billable
Failed school examinations
- Z55.3Billable
Underachievement in school
- Z55.4Billable
Educational maladjustment and discord with teachers and classmates
- Z55.5Billable
Less than a high school diploma
- Z55.6Billable
Problems related to health literacy
- Z55.8Billable
Other problems related to education and literacy
- Z55.9Billable
Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified
- Z56.0Billable
Unemployment, unspecified
- Z56.1Billable
Change of job
- Z56.2Billable
Threat of job loss
- Z56.3Billable
Stressful work schedule
- Z56.4Billable
Discord with boss and workmates
- Z56.5Billable
Uncongenial work environment
- Z56.6Billable
Other physical and mental strain related to work
- Z56.81Billable
Sexual harassment on the job
- Z56.82Billable
Military deployment status
- Z56.89Billable
Other problems related to employment
- Z56.9Billable
Unspecified problems related to employment
- Z57.0Billable
Occupational exposure to noise
- Z57.1Billable
Occupational exposure to radiation
- Z57.2Billable
Occupational exposure to dust
- Z57.31Billable
Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
- Z57.39Billable
Occupational exposure to other air contaminants
- Z57.4Billable
Occupational exposure to toxic agents in agriculture
- Z57.5Billable
Occupational exposure to toxic agents in other industries
- Z57.6Billable
Occupational exposure to extreme temperature
