ICD-10-CM Z41: Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z41

Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z41

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • encounter for plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury (Z42.-)
  • encounter for post-mastectomy breast implantation (Z42.1)
Inclusion Terms
  • Encounter for cosmetic breast implant
  • Encounter for cosmetic procedure

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z41):

Z41.1 - Encounter for cosmetic surgery Z41.2 - Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision Z41.3 - Encounter for ear piercing Z41.8 - Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state Z41.9 - Encounter for procedure for purposes other than remedying health state, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Z41 (Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state)

ICD-10-CM code Z41 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 Z41 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z41 - Encounter for procedures for purposes other than remedying health state. 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 procedures for purposes other than remedying health state.