2025 ICD-10-CM code Z97.5
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) Feed
Presence of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD).
The IUD is medically necessary for contraception.
The provider is responsible for documenting the presence of the IUD and ensuring it is functioning correctly. They may also provide counseling on the use and maintenance of the IUD.
- Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Z97 Presence of other devices
In simple words: This code indicates that the patient has an IUD inserted for birth control.
Presence of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). This code indicates the presence of an IUD for contraceptive purposes. It is not used for the insertion or removal of the IUD, or for complications related to the IUD.
Example 1: A 25-year-old female patient presents for a routine check-up. She has an IUD inserted for contraception. The code Z97.5 is used to indicate the presence of the IUD., A 30-year-old female patient presents with abdominal pain. She has an IUD. The code Z97.5 is used along with the appropriate code for abdominal pain., A 40-year-old female patient presents for IUD removal. While Z97.5 is not used for the removal procedure itself, it can be used to document the IUD's presence prior to the procedure. The primary code will be for the removal procedure.
Documentation should confirm the presence and type of IUD.
** This code is used to indicate the presence of the IUD, not the reason for the encounter.A corresponding procedure code or other diagnosis code must accompany Z97.5.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital