Z40.0
Header — not billableEncounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms
The ICD-10 code for encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms is Z40.0.
Z40.0 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 5 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Admission for prophylactic organ removal
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify risk factor, such as genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm Z15.-
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under Z40.0
Related codes in this category
- Z40.8Encounter for other prophylactic surgerynon-billable header
- Z40.9Encounter for prophylactic surgery, unspecified
- Z40.0Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasmsnon-billable header