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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures Z29.8

ICD-10 code Z29.8 for Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

Z29

Excludes1: desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)

 
Z29.8 Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Child Code
Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Child Code
Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

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[QUOTE="carriganm, post: 495738, member: 299593"] One of our providers is treating a patient with Ivermectin for Covid prevention. The physician used U07.1 which is not accurate since the patient is n... [ Read More ]
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