Z30.016 Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device

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The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device is Z30.016 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Section
Z30-Z39: Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39)
Category Z30
30 codes (25 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Z30.016:

  • Prescription of contraceptives (initial) › specified type NEC › transdermal patch hormonal
  • Contraception, contraceptive › initial prescription › transdermal patch hormonal

U.S. Hospital Utilization

  • An estimated 70 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Z30.016 among the documented diagnoses.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Counseling Z codes/categories list

The counseling Z codes/categories: Z30.0- Encounter for general counseling and advice on contraception Z31.5 Encounter for procreative genetic counseling Z31.6- Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation Z32.2 Encounter for childbirth instruction Z32.3 Encounter for childcare instruction Z69 Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse Z70 Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation Z71 Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.21.c.10
Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99

1) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.20.a.1

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

Parent Code

Z30 Encounter for contraceptive management

Related Codes in Z30

Z30 Encounter for contraceptive management Z30.0 Encounter for general counseling and advice on contraception Z30.01 Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives Z30.011 Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills Z30.012 Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception Z30.013 Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive Z30.014 Encounter for initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device Z30.015 Encounter for initial prescription of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive Z30.017 Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive Z30.018 Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives Z30.019 Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified Z30.02 Counseling and instruction in natural family planning to avoid pregnancy Z30.09 Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception Z30.2 Encounter for sterilization Z30.4 Encounter for surveillance of contraceptives Z30.40 Encounter for surveillance of contraceptives, unspecified Z30.41 Encounter for surveillance of contraceptive pills Z30.42 Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive Z30.43 Encounter for surveillance of intrauterine contraceptive device Z30.430 Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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