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Z36.8A

Billable

Encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects

Encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z30-Z39

Parent Code

Z36.8

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects is Z36.8A. The full clinical description is "Encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects". Z36.8A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z36.8A mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z36.8A represents "Encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z36.8A a billable code?

Yes, Z36.8A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z36.8A in?

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

What codes cannot be used with Z36.8A?

Z36.8A 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 Z36.8A?

Z36.8A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4509566. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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