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Z29.9

Z29.9: Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

Z29.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes1 inherited from the categories above Z29.9

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Written on Z29: Encounter for other prophylactic measures

  • desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
  • prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)

Risk adjustment

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

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

  • Encounter›prophylactic measures

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under Z29

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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