Z29.1 – Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Z29.1
Code
Z29.1 (claims format: Z291)
Description
Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block
Z20-Z29 Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
Parent codes
Z29

Billable codes under Z29.1

Z29.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for Z29.1

Applicable to:
  • Encounter for administration of immunoglobulin

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z29 – Encounter for other prophylactic measures

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • desensitization to allergens (Z51.6)
  • prophylactic surgery (Z40.-)

Related codes in Z29

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z29.1?

Z29.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy, in the block Z20-Z29 (Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases).

Is Z29.1 a billable code?

No. Z29.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does Z29.1 belong to?

It belongs to category Z29 – Encounter for other prophylactic measures.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.