Z31.6
Non-billableEncounter for general counseling and advice on procreation
Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(6)
Z31.0Encounter for reversal of previous sterilization
Z31.4Encounter for procreative investigation and testing
Z31.5Encounter for procreative genetic counseling
Z31.7Enctr for pro mgmt and counseling for gestational carrier
Z31.8Encounter for other procreative management
Z31.9Encounter for procreative management, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation is Z31.6. The full clinical description is "Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation". Z31.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z31.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z31.6 represents “Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation”. 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 Z31.6 a billable code?
No, Z31.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z31.6.
What chapter is Z31.6 in?
Z31.6 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z31.6?
Z31.6 has 3 child codes, including: Z31.61 (Procreat counseling and advice using natural family planning), Z31.62 (Encounter for fertility preservation counseling), Z31.69 (Encounter for oth general cnsl and advice on procreation).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z31.6?
Z31.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910716. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z31.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for general counseling and advice on procreation 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 Z31.6?
Z31.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA3Y (Contact with health services for other specified procreative management).
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