ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for sterilization encounter
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Encounter (with health service) (for) › sterilization”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding sterilization encounter
The ICD-10-CM code for sterilization encounter is Z30.2 (Encounter for sterilization).
Within Z30 (encounter for contraceptive management), Z30.2 is specifically for encounter for sterilization. Related codes cover general counseling and advice on contraception (Z30.0), surveillance of contraceptives (Z30.4), other contraceptive management (Z30.8) and unspecified (Z30.9).
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 729 (Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC, relative weight 1.0544), DRG 730 (Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6597), DRG 742 (Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC, relative weight 1.8456), DRG 743 (Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC, relative weight 1.2974), DRG 760 (Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders with CC/MCC, relative weight 1.0129) and DRG 761 (Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.7041), in MDC 12 (Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System) and MDC 13 (Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about sterilization encounter ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for sterilization encounter?
- Z30.2 — Encounter for sterilization.
Is Z30.2 billable?
- Yes. Z30.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z30.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Z30.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is Z30.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z30.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.