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Z36.8

Non-billable

Encounter for other antenatal screening

Encounter for other antenatal screening

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

Z36

Child Codes

10

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 (10)

Z36.81

Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalis

BillableZ36.82

Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency

BillableZ36.83

Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnlt

BillableZ36.84

Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal lung maturity

BillableZ36.85

Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus B

BillableZ36.86

Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length

BillableZ36.87

Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates

BillableZ36.88

Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal macrosomia

BillableZ36.89

Encounter for other specified antenatal screening

BillableZ36.8A

Encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z36.8?

ICD-10-CM code Z36.8 represents "Encounter for other antenatal screening". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z36.8 a billable code?

No, Z36.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Z36.8.

What chapter is Z36.8 in?

Z36.8 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z36.8?

Z36.8 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 Z36.8?

Z36.8 has 10 child codes, including: Z36.81 (Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalis), Z36.82 (Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency), Z36.83 (Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnlt), Z36.84 (Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal lung maturity), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z36.8?

Z36.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4509555. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.