ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for initial prescription contraception
Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contraception, contraceptive › initial prescription”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding initial prescription contraception
The ICD-10-CM code for initial prescription contraception is Z30.019 (Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified). The official index lists 10 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z30.019.
Within Z30.01, choose Z30.019 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: initial prescription of contraceptive pills (Z30.011), prescription of emergency contraception (Z30.012), initial prescription of injectable contraceptive (Z30.013), initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device (Z30.014), initial prescription of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive (Z30.015), initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device (Z30.016), initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive (Z30.017) and initial prescription of other contraceptives (Z30.018).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific initial prescription contraception codes (official index)
- barrier Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- diaphragm Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- injectable Z30.013 — Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive
- intrauterine device Z30.014 — Encounter for initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device
- pills Z30.011 — Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills
- postcoital (emergency) Z30.012 — Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception
- specified type NEC Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- subdermal implantable Z30.017 — Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive
- transdermal patch hormonal Z30.016 — Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device
- vaginal ring hormonal Z30.015 — Encounter for initial prescription of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive
Common questions about initial prescription contraception ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for initial prescription contraception?
- Z30.019 — Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z30.018, Z30.018, Z30.013, Z30.014 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for barrier initial prescription contraception?
- Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives.
What is the ICD-10 code for diaphragm initial prescription contraception?
- Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives.
What is the ICD-10 code for injectable initial prescription contraception?
- Z30.013 — Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive.
What is the ICD-10 code for intrauterine device initial prescription contraception?
- Z30.014 — Encounter for initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device.
What is the ICD-10 code for pills initial prescription contraception?
- Z30.011 — Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills.
What is the ICD-10 code for postcoital initial prescription contraception?
- Z30.012 — Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception.
Is Z30.019 billable?
- Yes. Z30.019 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z30.019 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z30.019 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z30.019 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.