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Z40.0

Non-billable

Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms

Z40.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z40.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z40
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Includes

  • •Admission for prophylactic organ removal

Use additional code

  • •code to identify risk factor, such as genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm Z15.-

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z40.0?
Z40.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z40.0 a billable code?
No — Z40.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z40.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z40.0?
Z40.0 has 5 more specific child codes, including Z40.00, Z40.01, Z40.02.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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