Z36.9
BillableEncounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Rubella screening - blood sent169695002
- Rubella screening status243829001
- Increased nuchal translucency detected by multiple marker screening286571000119101
- Multiple marker screen positive for increased nuchal translucency286571000119101
- Multiple marker screen positive for trisomy 18130071000119104
- Trisomy 18 detected by multiple marker screening130071000119104
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified is Z36.9. The full clinical description is "Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified". Z36.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z36.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z36.9 represents "Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified". 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 Z36.9 a billable code?
Yes, Z36.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z36.9 in?
Z36.9 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z36.9?
Z36.9 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 SNOMED CT codes does Z36.9 map to?
Z36.9 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 286571000119101, 130071000119104, 169695002, 243829001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z36.9?
Z36.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4509567. 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.