ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z29
Encounter for other prophylactic measures
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z29
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
- prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)
Inclusion Terms
Encounter for administration of immunoglobulin
Code Also
- , if applicable, risk factors for HIV, such as:
- contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (Z20.6)
- high risk sexual behavior (Z72.5-)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z29):
Z29.1 - Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy
Z29.11 - Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Z29.12 - Encounter for prophylactic antivenin
Z29.13 - Encounter for prophylactic Rho(D) immune globulin
Z29.14 - Encounter for prophylactic rabies immune globin
Z29.3 - Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
Z29.8 - Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Z29.81 - Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Z29.89 - Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Z29.9 - Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code Z29 (Encounter for other prophylactic measures)
ICD-10-CM code Z29 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z29 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z29 - Encounter for other prophylactic measures. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encounter for other prophylactic measures.