Z40.0 Non-Billable Code
Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms
Chapter Classification
Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Section Detail
Z40-Z53
Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of Z40.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
useAdditionalCode
- code to identify risk factor, such as genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm Z15.-
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- Z40.00 - Encounter for prophylactic removal of unspecified organ Billable
- Z40.01 - Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast Billable
- Z40.02 - Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s) Billable
- Z40.03 - Encounter for prophylactic removal of fallopian tube(s) Billable
- Z40.09 - Encounter for prophylactic removal of other organ Billable
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