Z40.81 Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors

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The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors is Z40.81 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Section
Z40-Z53: Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
Category Z40
12 codes (9 billable)
FY2026 Status
New code in FY2026

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Z40.81:

  • Admission (for) › prophylactic (measure) › oophorectomy for persons without known genetic/ familial risk factors
  • Admission (for) › prophylactic (measure) › organ removal › ovary (s) › for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors

Inclusion Terms

  • Encounter for prophylactic oophorectomy for persons without known genetic/ familial risk factors

Official Coding Guidelines

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
Additional codes with observation code (fragment)

observation code, but only if they are unrelated to the suspected condition being observed.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.21.c.6

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

References

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Related Codes

Parent Code

Z40 Encounter for prophylactic surgery

Related Codes in Z40

Z40 Encounter for prophylactic surgery Z40.0 Encounter for prophylactic surgery for risk factors related to malignant neoplasms Z40.00 Encounter for prophylactic removal of unspecified organ Z40.01 Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast Z40.02 Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s) Z40.03 Encounter for prophylactic removal of fallopian tube(s) Z40.09 Encounter for prophylactic removal of other organ Z40.8 Encounter for other prophylactic surgery Z40.82 Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of fallopian tube(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors Z40.89 Encounter for other prophylactic surgery Z40.9 Encounter for prophylactic surgery, unspecified
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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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