ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
Z30.012 Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- Z30 Contraceptive management
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Other codes in Z30
25 complete codes in this category.
- Z30.011Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills
- Z30.012Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception
- Z30.013Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive
- Z30.014Encounter for initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device
- Z30.015Encounter for initial prescription of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive
- Z30.016Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device
- Z30.017Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive
- Z30.018Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- Z30.019Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives, unspecified
- Z30.02Counseling and instruction in natural family planning to avoid pregnancy
- Z30.09Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
- Z30.2Encounter for sterilization
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to Z30.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has Z30, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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