ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for barrier prescription of contraceptives
Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Prescription of contraceptives (initial) › barrier”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding barrier prescription of contraceptives
The ICD-10-CM code for barrier prescription of contraceptives is Z30.018 (Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives).
Within Z30.01, choose Z30.018 (initial prescription of other contraceptives) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: initial prescription of contraceptive pills (Z30.011), prescription of emergency contraception (Z30.012), initial prescription of injectable contraceptive (Z30.013), initial prescription of intrauterine contraceptive device (Z30.014), initial prescription of vaginal ring hormonal contraceptive (Z30.015), initial prescription of transdermal patch hormonal contraceptive device (Z30.016), initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive (Z30.017) and unspecified (Z30.019).
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 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), 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 barrier prescription of contraceptives ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for barrier prescription of contraceptives?
- Z30.018 — Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives.
Is Z30.018 billable?
- Yes. Z30.018 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z30.018 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z30.018 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z30.018 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.