ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for prophylactic
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Prophylactic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding prophylactic
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for prophylactic; the code depends on the details below.
More specific prophylactic codes (official index)
- administration of
- antibiotics, long-term Z79.2 — Long term (current) use of antibiotics
- short-term use - omit code
- drug Z79.899 — Other long term (current) drug therapy
- medication Z79.899 — Other long term (current) drug therapy
- organ removal (for neoplasia management) Z40.00 — Encounter for prophylactic removal of unspecified organ
- breast Z40.01 — Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast
- fallopian tube (s) Z40.03 — Encounter for prophylactic removal of fallopian tube(s)
- with ovary (s) Z40.02 — Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s)
- ovary (s) Z40.02 — Encounter for prophylactic removal of ovary(s)
- specified site NEC Z40.09 — Encounter for prophylactic removal of other organ
- surgery Z40.9 — Encounter for prophylactic surgery, unspecified
- for risk factors related to malignant neoplasm
- specified NEC Z40.89 — Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- vaccination Z23 — Encounter for immunization
Common questions about prophylactic ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for medication prophylactic?
- Z79.899 — Other long term (current) drug therapy.
What is the ICD-10 code for organ removal prophylactic?
- Z40.00 — Encounter for prophylactic removal of unspecified organ.
What is the ICD-10 code for surgery prophylactic?
- Z40.9 — Encounter for prophylactic surgery, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for vaccination prophylactic?
- Z23 — Encounter for immunization.