Z40 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for Z40 ICD 10 code
- organ donations (Z52.-)
- therapeutic organ removal-code to condition
Codes
- Z40.0 Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms
- Z40.00 Encounter for prophylactic removal of unspecified organ
- Z40.01 Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast
- Z40.02 Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s)
- Z40.03 Encounter for prophylactic removal of fallopian tube(s)
- Z40.09 Encounter for prophylactic removal of other organ
- Z40.8 Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- Z40.9 Encounter for prophylactic surgery, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z40 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z40 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting