Encounter for surveillance of contraceptives, unspecified

This code signifies a patient encounter for the routine monitoring or follow-up of contraceptive methods without specifying the type of contraceptive being managed. It indicates a general surveillance visit for birth control.

This code is appropriate for routine follow-up appointments where the patient is being monitored for the ongoing use of an unspecified contraceptive method. It is used when the specific contraceptive device or medication is not documented or is not the primary focus of the encounter.

• Only use this code when the type of contraceptive being monitored is not specified in the medical record.
• If the specific contraceptive (e.g., IUD, oral contraceptive, implant) is documented, a more specific Z30.4x code should be used.
• Do not use this code for initial prescription or insertion of a contraceptive; use Z30.01x or Z30.09 for those encounters.