Z29.8 Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Applies from Z29 Encounter for other prophylactic measures

Excludes1 (never code together)

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

Codes under Z29.8

• Z29.81 Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
• Z29.89 Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• V07.39 Need for other prophylactic chemotherapy (approximate)

Nearby codes

• Z29.11 Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• Z29.12 Encounter for prophylactic antivenin
• Z29.13 Encounter for prophylactic Rho(D) immune globulin
• Z29.14 Encounter for prophylactic rabies immune globin
• Z29.3 Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
• Z29.8 Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures (this code)
• Z29.81 Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
• Z29.89 Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
• Z29.9 Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified