Z31Not billable, use a more specific code below

Encounter for procreative management

In Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39), chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services

20 billable codes under Z31: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • complications associated with artificial fertilization (N98.-)
  • female infertility (N97.-)
  • male infertility (N46.-)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers when and how to use Z codes (Z00-Z99) for encounters and supplementary information, including contact, status, history, screening, aftercare, exams, and social determinants of health.

Read Section I.C.21 (page 92)

All codes under Z31

Z31 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

Z31 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under Z31 group to these 7 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to Z31

Notes on these codes point to Z31.

  • Z70 Excludes2: contraceptive or procreative counseling (Z30-Z31)
  • Z71 Excludes2: contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31)

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.