Z31.6

Non-billable

Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation

Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z30-Z39

Parent Code

Z31

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • complications associated with artificial fertilization (N98.-)
  • female infertility (N97.-)
  • male infertility (N46.-)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z31.6?

ICD-10-CM code Z31.6 represents "Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z31.6 a billable code?

No, Z31.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z31.6.

What chapter is Z31.6 in?

Z31.6 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z31.6?

Z31.6 has 3 child codes, including: Z31.61 (Procreat counseling and advice using natural family planning), Z31.62 (Encounter for fertility preservation counseling), Z31.69 (Encounter for oth general cnsl and advice on procreation).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z31.6?

Z31.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910716. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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