Basic Contraceptive Implant Coding
The diagnostic coding will vary, but usually will be selected from the Z30.01- (encounter for initial prescription of contraceptives) and Z30.4- (encounter for surveillance of contraceptives) series in ICD-10-CM. These codes are:
- Z30.017 Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive
This code is reported for the initial prescription, counseling, advice, and insertion of the implant, even when the insertion is performed at a separate encounter - Z30.46 Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
This code is reported for checking, reinsertion, or removal of the implant
The contraceptive implant is a single-rod etonogestrel- releasing contraceptive device inserted under the skin of the upper arm. The insertion and/or removal of the implant are reported using one of the following CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes:
- 11981 Insertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
- 11982 Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
- 11983 Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
CPT procedure codes do not include the cost of the supply. Report the supply separately using a HCPCS (Healthcare Procedural Coding System) code:
- J7307 Etonogestrel (contraceptive) implant system, including implant and supplies