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Z36.3

Billable

Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z30-Z39

Parent Code

Z36

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Screening for a suspected anomaly

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z36.3?

ICD-10-CM code Z36.3 represents "Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z36.3 a billable code?

Yes, Z36.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z36.3 in?

Z36.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z36.3?

Z36.3 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 UMLS CUIs for Z36.3?

Z36.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4509550, C4509551. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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