Z36
Non-billableEncounter for antenatal screening of mother
Encounter for antenatal screening of mother
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- Encounter for placental sample (taken vaginally)
- Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- diagnostic examination- code to sign or symptom
- •encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled outZ03.7
- suspected fetal condition affecting management of pregnancy - code to condition in Chapter 15
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (8)
Z36.0Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
Z36.1Enctr for antenat screen for raised alphafetoprotein level
Z36.2Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
Z36.3Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Z36.4Enctr for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation
Z36.5Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunization
Z36.8Encounter for other antenatal screening
Z36.9Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
- Encounter for antenatal screening of motherC1719685
- Encounter for placental sample (taken vaginally)C4509544
- Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.C2977627
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for antenatal screening of mother?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for antenatal screening of mother is Z36. The full clinical description is "Encounter for antenatal screening of mother". Z36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z36 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z36 represents “Encounter for antenatal screening of mother”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z36 a billable code?
No, Z36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Z36.
What chapter is Z36 in?
Z36 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z36?
Z36 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: diagnostic examination- code to sign or symptom; encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-); suspected fetal condition affecting management of pregnancy - code to condition in Chapter 15.
What are the subcategories under Z36?
Z36 has 8 child codes, including: Z36.0 (Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies), Z36.1 (Enctr for antenat screen for raised alphafetoprotein level), Z36.2 (Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up), Z36.3 (Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z36?
Z36 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1719685, C4509544, C2977627. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z36 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for antenatal screening of mother affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z36?
Z36 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA45.Z (Antenatal screening, unspecified).
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