Z40.8 - Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- Applicable to Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- The 2026 edition of ICD10-CM Z40.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z40.8 - other international versions of ICD10 Z40.8 may differ.
- Z40.8 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- Z40.8 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- Z40.8 - Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- Z40.8 - Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- Z40.81 - Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
- Z40.82 - Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of fallopian tube(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
- Z40.89 - Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
The following codes above Z40.8 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z40.8:
Chapter: Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Section: Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
Category: Z40 Encounter for prophylactic surgery
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
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