Z40.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z40.81Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z40.81 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53)
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Category Z40
Encounter for prophylactic surgery
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Subcategory Z40.8
Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
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Code Z40.81
Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Encounter for prophylactic oophorectomy for persons without known genetic/ familial risk factors
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z40.81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z40.81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z40.81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z40.81.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z40.81 mean?
Z40.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. 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 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z40.81 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is Z40.81 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z40.81 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Encounters for other specific health care (Z40-Z53) (Z40–Z53), under category Z40, Encounter for prophylactic surgery and subcategory Z40.8, Encounter for other prophylactic surgery.
What coding notes are listed for Z40.81?
Its listed inclusion terms are Encounter for prophylactic oophorectomy for persons without known genetic/ familial risk factors. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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