Z29Header code — not billable
Encounter for other prophylactic measures
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z29
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z29
Z29.1Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapyZ29.11Enctr for prphylc immther for resp syncytial virus (RSV)YesZ29.12Encounter for prophylactic antiveninYesZ29.13Encounter for prophylactic Rho(D) immune globulinYesZ29.14Encounter for prophylactic rabies immune globulinYesZ29.3Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administrationYesZ29.8Encounter for other specified prophylactic measuresZ29.81Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxisYesZ29.89Encounter for other specified prophylactic measuresYesZ29.9Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z29?
Z29 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Encounter for other prophylactic measures.
Is Z29 a billable code?
No. Z29 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z29 in?
Z29 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z29 become effective?
Z29 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z29?
Z29 belongs to category Z29, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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