Excludes1 pair

Z30- vs Z92.0

Z30 and Z92.0 are not coded together. ICD-10-CM declares them mutually exclusive with an Excludes1 note — the two conditions are not expected to occur together, so exactly one of them is normally correct for a given encounter. The Official Guidelines carve out one exception: if the two conditions are clearly unrelated to each other, both may be reported.

The official note, declared on Z92.0
counseling or management of current contraceptive practices (Z30.-)
Z30

Encounter for contraceptive management

Not billable
Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Section
Z30-Z39
Z92.0

Personal history of contraception

Billable
Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Section
Z77-Z99
Indexed under
  • History › personal › contraception

Excludes1 is not always absolute: where two conditions covered by the note are genuinely unrelated, CMS guidance permits reporting both. Document the reasoning rather than assuming it. More on Excludes1 vs Excludes2 · FY2027