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HomeICD-10 CodesZ36
ICD-10-CM
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Z36

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Coding Guidance
Coding Guidance Z36 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
Includes
From
  • 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
From
  • 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
From
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother ( O28 .-)
  • genetic counseling and testing ( Z31.43- , Z31.5 )
  • routine prenatal care ( Z34 )

More Specific Codes

Z36.0
Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies Z36.0
Z36.1
Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein level Z36.1
Z36.2
Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up Z36.2
Z36.3
Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations Z36.3
Z36.4
Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation Z36.4
Z36.5
Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunization Z36.5
Z36.8
Encounter for other antenatal screening Z36.8
Z36.9
Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified Z36.9
Z00-Z99
Z00-Z99 - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov