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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast Z40.01

ICD-10 code Z40.01 for Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast 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 prophylactic removal of breast

Z40.0

Use additional code to identify risk factor

Z40

Excludes1: organ donations (Z52.-)
therapeutic organ removal-code to condition

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