2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z41Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z40-Z53›Z41

ICD-10-CM Z41
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z41 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z41.1, Z41.2, Z41.3, and Z41.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z41
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
Chapter
Z40-Z53
Encounters for other specific health care

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ40-Z53Encounters for other specific health care
CategoryZ41Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
This CodeZ41Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

Specific Coding for Encntr for proc for purposes oth than remedying health stateOverview

Non-specific codes like Z41 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Z41.1 for Encounter for cosmetic surgery

  • Use Z41.2 for Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

  • Use Z41.3 for Encounter for ear piercing

  • Use Z41.8 for Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

  • Use Z41.9 for Encounter for procedure for purposes other than remedying health state, unspecified

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 Z41Overview

Is Z41 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state need a more specific code from this category, such as Z41.1, Z41.2, and Z41.3.