2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z29Encounter for other prophylactic measures
Z29 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for encounter for other prophylactic measures, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z29.11, Z29.12, Z29.13, and Z29.14.
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Specific Coding for Encounter for other prophylactic measuresOverview
Non-specific codes like Z29 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Z29.1 for Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy
Use Z29.11 for Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Use Z29.12 for Encounter for prophylactic antivenin
Use Z29.13 for Encounter for prophylactic Rho(D) immune globulin
Use Z29.14 for Encounter for prophylactic rabies immune globin
Use Z29.3 for Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
Z29.8 for Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Use Z29.81 for Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Use Z29.89 for Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Use Z29.9 for Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Questions About Z29Overview
Is Z29 (Encounter for other prophylactic measures) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for encounter for other prophylactic measures, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for encounter for other prophylactic measures need a more specific code from this category, such as Z29.11, Z29.12, and Z29.13.
