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Z30.016

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Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A patient visit to start using a birth control patch, which is a small adhesive patch worn on the skin that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific patch prescribed and application instructions in the medical record
  • •This code is for initial prescription; subsequent refills may use a different code

Code Hierarchy

└Z30Encounter for contraceptive management└Z30.0Encounter for general counseling and advice on contraception└Z30.01Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives└Z30.016Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device
└Z30.016Encounter for initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device

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