ICD-10 Z30.018
Billable / SpecificEncounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
About ICD-10-CM Z30.018
ICD-10-CM code Z30.018 represents Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z30). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z30.018 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z30.018. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Encounter for initial prescription of barrier contraception
- Encounter for initial prescription of diaphragm
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z30.018
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z30.018 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z30.018.
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z30.018
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert Z30.018 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z30.018 | V2502 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z30.018
Other codes in section Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
ICD-10 Z30.018, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z30.018 billable? +
Yes, Z30.018 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Z30.018? +
ICD-10 Z30.018 includes: Encounter for initial prescription of barrier contraception; Encounter for initial prescription of diaphragm.
What ICD-9 codes does Z30.018 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z30.018 maps to ICD-9 codes: V2502. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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