ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z40.0
Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z40.0
code to identify risk factor
Admission for prophylactic organ removal
Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s) and fallopian tube(s)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z40.0 (Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms)
ICD-10-CM code Z40.0 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 Z40.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z40.0 - Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms. 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 prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms.