Z30.017 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)
MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0, Appendix B.
- MS-DRG 951 — OTHER FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH STATUS (MDC 23)
A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for Z30.017 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions generally not reported together with this code (Excludes1) -- an error unless the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
- encounter for surveillance of contraceptives (Z30.4-) Compare Z30.017 vs Z30.4 →
Indexed Clinical Terms (2)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Contraception, contraceptive, initial prescription, subdermal implantable
- Prescription of contraceptives (initial), implantable subdermal
Frequently Compared Codes
The official Excludes notes on Z30.017 name these codes. Each comparison page covers when the two can — or must not — be reported together.
Change history
- FY2017 — 2016-10-01Added to the code setEncounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptiveFY2017 changes
Verify Before Coding
- Principal-diagnosis restriction. The Medicare Code Editor lists this code as unacceptable as a principal diagnosis: it describes a circumstance influencing health status rather than a current illness or injury being treated. It is valid as a secondary diagnosis.
From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.
Relationships & Classification
Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name Z30.017 or its code family.
1 Excludes1 notes: Z92.0 (via Z30.-).
15 Excludes2 notes: Z00 (via Z30.-), Z00-Z13 (via Z30.-), Z01 (via Z30.-), Z02 (via Z30.-), Z03 (via Z30.-), Z04 (via Z30.-), Z05 (via Z30.-), Z08 (via Z30.-), Z09 (via Z30.-), Z11 (via Z30.-) and 5 more.
Potential MS-DRG Relationships (FY2026)
Not on the CMS CC/MCC list — as a secondary diagnosis this code does not change MS-DRG severity.
Named in the grouper logic of 1 MS-DRG: DRG 951 (MDC 23).
From the CMS MS-DRG Definitions Manual (Appendices B and C). Actual DRG assignment depends on the complete claim.
Clinical classification (AHRQ CCSR):FAC013 — Contraceptive and procreative management (default).
Clinical Classifications Software Refined (CCSR) for ICD-10-CM Diagnoses. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Contextual Map
Every relationship of Z30.017 in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.
Hierarchy
- Z00-Z99 — Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) (Z00-Z99) [Hierarchy]
- Z30-Z39 — Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction [Hierarchy]
Referenced by Excludes1 notes
- Z92.0 — Personal history of contraception [Excludes1](via Z30.-): “counseling or management of current contraceptive practices (Z30.-)” · check together
Referenced by Excludes2 notes (15)
- Z00 — Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- Z00-Z13 — Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- Z01 — Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- Z02 — Encounter for administrative examination [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- Z03 — Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- Z04 — Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- Z05 — Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- Z08 — Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm [Excludes2](via Z30.-): “examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)” · check together
- and 7 more
Clinical classification (CCSR)
- FAC013 — Contraceptive and procreative management [CCSR]
Potential MS-DRG
- DRG 951 — OTHER FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH STATUS [MS-DRG]: “OTHER FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH STATUS (MDC 23)”
MDC crossing · procedures (1235)
- MDC 23 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services [MDC crossing]: “Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services — the grouper's crossing between diagnoses and procedures: a principal diagnosis sets the MDC, and same-MDC procedures move the stay to its surgical DRGs.”
- F003GKZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Audiovisual Equipment [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Audiovisual Equipment — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- F003GMZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Augmentative / Alternative Communication Equipment [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Augmentative / Alternative Communication Equipment — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- F003GPZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Computer [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Computer — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- F003GYZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Other Equipment [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Other Equipment — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- F003GZZ — Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body [Same-MDC procedure]: “Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body — grouped in MDC 23, the procedure side of this code's crossing.” · check together
- and 1230 more
Index entries
- Contraception, contraceptive, initial prescription, subdermal implantable[Index term]
- Prescription of contraceptives (initial), implantable subdermal[Index term]
Nearest codes (29)
- Z30 — Encounter for contraceptive management [Sibling]
- Z30.0 — Encounter for general counseling and advice on contraception [Sibling]
- Z30.01 — Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives [Sibling]
- Z30.011 — Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills [Sibling]
- Z30.012 — Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception [Sibling]
- Z30.013 — Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive [Sibling]
- Z30.014 — Encounter for initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device [Sibling]
- Z30.015 — Encounter for initial prescription of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive [Sibling]
- and 21 more
Change history
- FY2017 — Added to the code set [Change history]
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to Z30.017 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- Z30.012 — Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception
- Z30.013 — Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive
- Z30.014 — Encounter for initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device
- Z30.015 — Encounter for initial prescription of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive
- Z30.016 — Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device
- Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- Z30.019 — Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified
- Z30.02 — Counseling and instruction in natural family planning to avoid pregnancy
- Z30.09 — Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
- Z30.2 — Encounter for sterilization