Z37
Non-billableOutcome of delivery
Outcome of delivery
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- This category is intended for use as an additional code to identify the outcome of delivery on the mother's record. It is not for use on the newborn record.
Child Codes (9)
Z37.0Single live birth
Z37.1Single stillbirth
Z37.2Twins, both liveborn
Z37.3Twins, one liveborn and one stillborn
Z37.4Twins, both stillborn
Z37.5Other multiple births, all liveborn
Z37.6Other multiple births, some liveborn
Z37.7Other multiple births, all stillborn
Z37.9Outcome of delivery, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
UMLS
- Outcome of deliveryC0260581
- Outcome of delivery, unspecifiedC0260581
- birth typeC0260581
- birth typesC0260581
- encounter due to outcome of deliveryC0260581
- This category is intended for use as an additional code to identify the outcome of delivery on the mother's record. It is not for use on the newborn record.C2977638
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for outcome of delivery?
The ICD-10-CM code for outcome of delivery is Z37. The full clinical description is "Outcome of delivery". Z37 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z37 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z37 represents “Outcome of delivery”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z37 a billable code?
No, Z37 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Z37.
What chapter is Z37 in?
Z37 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z37?
Z37 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: stillbirth (P95).
What are the subcategories under Z37?
Z37 has 9 child codes, including: Z37.0 (Single live birth), Z37.1 (Single stillbirth), Z37.2 (Twins, both liveborn), Z37.3 (Twins, one liveborn and one stillborn), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z37?
Z37 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0260581, C2977638. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z37 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like outcome of delivery affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z37?
Z37 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA46.Z (Outcome of delivery, unspecified).
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