2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z97.5Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z97

ICD-10-CM Z97.5
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z97.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device. 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
Z97.5
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device
Short Description
Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z97
Presence of other devices

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
CategoryZ97Presence of other devices
This CodeZ97.5Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z97.5.

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

Z97.5 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.

  • Contraceptive intrauterine device retained
  • Device-associated finding of labor
  • Expulsion of IUCD during third stage of labor
  • Intrafallopian contraceptive implant in situ
  • Intrauterine contraceptive device in situ
  • IUCD status
  • Uses barrier contraception method
  • Uses contraceptive diaphragm
  • Uses contraceptive implant
  • Uses copper intrauterine device contraception
  • Uses female barrier contraception method
  • Uses hormonal contraception
  • Uses hormone releasing intrauterine device contraception
  • Uses IUD contraception
  • Uses vaginal contraception
  • Uses vaginal hormone releasing ring

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • checking, reinsertion or removal of implantable subdermal contraceptive Z30.46
  • checking, reinsertion or removal of intrauterine contraceptive device Z30.43

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
      • device (intrauterine) (in situ)
    • Contraception, contraceptive
      • device (intrauterine) (in situ)
        • in place
    • Foreign body
      • genitourinary tract
        • uterus
          • IUD
    • Foreign body
      • genitourinary tract
        • vagina
          • contraceptive device
    • Intrauterine contraceptive device
      • in situ
    • Presence(of)
      • intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)

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 Z97.5 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
V45.51 Prsc ntrutr cntrcptv dvc
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
V45.59 Prsc other cntrcptv dvc
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 Z97.5Overview

Is Z97.5 (Presence of other devices) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Can Z97.5 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z97.5 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 presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z97.5?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device converts to ICD-9-CM V45.51 (prsc ntrutr cntrcptv dvc) and V45.59 (prsc other cntrcptv dvc). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.