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FY2027

Z29.1Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy

Not billable

Is Z29.1 billable?

No — Z29.1 is a non-billable header code. Z29.1 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 4 billable codes beneath Z29.1.

Z29.1 at a glance

CodeZ29.1
DescriptionEncounter for prophylactic immunotherapy
BillableNo — header code
Code setICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encountersOctober 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Inclusion terms

Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to Z29.1.

  • Encounter for administration of immunoglobulin

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from Z29

The conditions below can never be reported together with Z29.1 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

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

What codes fall under Z29.1? (4)

How long has Z29.1 existed?

Z29.1 first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.

What other codes are in the Z29 family? (3)