ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for prescription of contraceptives
Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Prescription of contraceptives (initial)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding prescription of contraceptives
The ICD-10-CM code for prescription of contraceptives is Z30.019 (Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified). The official index lists 20 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 prescription of contraceptives codes (official index)
- barrier Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- diaphragm Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- emergency (postcoital) Z30.012 — Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception
- implantable subdermal Z30.017 — Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive
- injectable Z30.013 — Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive
- intrauterine contraceptive 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
- repeat Z30.40 — Encounter for surveillance of contraceptives, unspecified
- barrier Z30.49 — Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
- diaphragm Z30.49 — Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
- implantable subdermal Z30.46 — Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
- injectable Z30.42 — Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
- pills Z30.41 — Encounter for surveillance of contraceptive pills
- specified type NEC Z30.49 — Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
- transdermal patch hormonal Z30.45 — Encounter for surveillance of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device
- vaginal ring hormonal Z30.44 — Encounter for surveillance of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive device
- specified type NEC Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- 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 prescription of contraceptives ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.019 — Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z30.018, Z30.018, Z30.012, Z30.017 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for barrier prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives.
What is the ICD-10 code for diaphragm prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives.
What is the ICD-10 code for emergency prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.012 — Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception.
What is the ICD-10 code for implantable subdermal prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.017 — Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive.
What is the ICD-10 code for injectable prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.013 — Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive.
What is the ICD-10 code for intrauterine contraceptive device prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.014 — Encounter for initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device.
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.