Z29.81

Z29.81: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

Z29.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for encounter for hiv pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Code also

Both codes may be needed to describe the encounter fully. Sequencing depends on the reason for the visit.

, if applicable, risk factors for HIV, such as:
contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (Z20.6)
high risk sexual behavior (Z72.5-)

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on Z29: Encounter for other prophylactic measures

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.