Z29.8
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
- • prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)
Child Codes (2)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code Z29.8 represents encounter for other specified prophylactic measures. This code falls under the Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under Z29.8. Coders should note that Z29.8 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z29.8?
ICD-10-CM code Z29.8 is "Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures". It belongs to the category: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
Is Z29.8 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, Z29.8 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with Z29.8?
Z29.8 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in Z29
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)