Z36

Non-billable

Encounter 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z30-Z39

Child Codes

8

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 out (Z03.7-)
  • 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

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5)
  • routine prenatal care (Z34)

Child Codes (8)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z36?

ICD-10-CM code Z36 represents "Encounter for antenatal screening of mother". It 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.

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