Z36.82
BillableEncounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
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 outZ03.7
- 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
Related Codes(9)
Z36.81Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalis
Z36.83Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnlt
Z36.84Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal lung maturity
Z36.85Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus B
Z36.86Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length
Z36.87Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates
Z36.88Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal macrosomia
Z36.89Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
Z36.8AEncounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency is Z36.82. The full clinical description is "Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency". Z36.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z36.82 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z36.82 represents “Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency”. 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 Z36.82 a billable code?
Yes, Z36.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z36.82 in?
Z36.82 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z36.82?
Z36.82 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 Z36.82?
Z36.82 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4509556. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z36.82 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency 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 Z36.82?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z36.82 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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