Z40.0 - Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms

  • Applicable to Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z40.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z40.0 - other international versions of ICD10 Z40.0 may differ.
  • Z40.0 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Z40.0 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.
  • Z40.0 - Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms
    • 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

Code Additional Code

  • code to identify risk factor

 Inclusion Term

  • Admission for prophylactic organ removal

The following codes above Z40.0 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z40.0:

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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