2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z30.49Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z30-Z39›Z30

ICD-10-CM Z30.49
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z30.49 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is not accepted as a principal diagnosis by the Medicare Code Editor and exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Contraceptive and procreative management.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z30.49
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
Short Description
Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z30.4
Encounter for surveillance of contraceptives

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ30-Z39Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
CategoryZ30Encounter for contraceptive management
This CodeZ30.49Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z30.49.

Unacceptable principal diagnosis
There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause. These codes are considered unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Z30.49 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • CAP checked
  • Contraception based on fertility awareness
  • Contraception using lactational amenorrhea method
  • Contraceptive sponge failure
  • Contraceptive sponge status
  • Depot contraceptive - problem
  • Depot contraceptive failure
  • Depot contraceptive status
  • Depot contraceptive-no problem
  • Never used condom
  • Never used contraception
  • No contraceptive precautions
  • Pregnant, diaphragm failure
  • Surveillance of contraception done
  • Surveillance of vaginal contraceptive pessary done
  • Symptothermal contraception - no problem
  • Symptothermal contraception - problem
  • Symptothermal contraception failure
  • Symptothermal contraception status
  • Uses barrier contraception method
  • Uses contraceptive sheath
  • Uses contraceptive sponge
  • Uses contraceptive sponge and spermicide
  • Uses female barrier contraception method
  • Uses natural contraception
  • Uses sheath with spermicide
  • Uses spermicidal contraception
  • Uses symptothermal contraception
  • Uses temperature method of contraception
  • Uses withdrawal method of contraception

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Encounter for surveillance of barrier contraception
  • Encounter for surveillance of diaphragm

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Contraception, contraceptive
      • maintenance
        • barrier
    • Contraception, contraceptive
      • maintenance
        • diaphragm
    • Contraception, contraceptive
      • maintenance
        • specified type NEC
    • Prescription of contraceptives(initial)
      • repeat
        • barrier
    • Prescription of contraceptives(initial)
      • repeat
        • diaphragm
    • Prescription of contraceptives(initial)
      • repeat
        • specified type NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR FAC013
Contraceptive and procreative management
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Birth Control

Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. Some are reversible, while others are permanent. Some types can also help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The full article covers:

  • What is birth control?
  • What are the different types of birth control?
  • What are some other forms of pregnancy prevention?
  • What is emergency contraception?
  • What else should I know about birth control?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert Z30.49 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V25.49 Contracept surveill NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z30.49Overview

Is Z30.49 (Encounter for surveillance of contraceptives) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Can Z30.49 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z30.49 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z30.49?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives converts to ICD-9-CM V25.49 (contracept surveill NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.