Z40.81
Billable codeEncounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
The ICD-10 code for encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors is Z40.81.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Encounter for prophylactic oophorectomy for persons without known genetic/ familial risk factors
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z40.82Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of fallopian tube(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
- Z40.89Encounter for other prophylactic surgery
- Z40.81Encounter for prophylactic surgery for removal of ovary(s) for persons without known genetic/familial risk factors
Associated MS-DRGs
Z40.81 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 729Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC
- DRG 730Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 742Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC
- DRG 743Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC
- DRG 760Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders with CC/MCC
- DRG 761Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders without CC/MCC