Z40.8

Non-billable

Encounter for other prophylactic surgery

Z40.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for other prophylactic surgery. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z40.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z40
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z40.8?
Z40.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for other prophylactic surgery". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z40.8 a billable code?
No — Z40.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z40.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z40.8?
Z40.8 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z40.81, Z40.82, Z40.89.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

Look up another ICD-10 code or condition

Powered by Eleplan

Free ICD-10 lookup is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.

Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, with Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.