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Z36

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

Use a more specific code (7 billable, 1 non-billable)
Z36.0Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomaliesZ36.1Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein levelZ36.2Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-upZ36.3Encounter for antenatal screening for malformationsZ36.4Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardationZ36.5Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunizationZ36.8Encounter for other antenatal screeninghas subcodesZ36.9Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • 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.
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • 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
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5)
  • routine prenatal care (Z34)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z30-Z39Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39)
Z36Encounter for antenatal screening of motherNot billable
Z36.0Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomaliesBillable
Z36.1Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein levelBillable
Z36.2Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-upBillable
Z36.3Encounter for antenatal screening for malformationsBillable
Z36.4Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardationBillable
Z36.5Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunizationBillable
Z36.8Encounter for other antenatal screeningSubcodes
Z36.9Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecifiedBillable

Code History

  • FY 2017: Superseded by Z36.0
  • FY 2017: Superseded by Z36.1
  • FY 2017: Superseded by Z36.2
  • FY 2017: Superseded by Z36.3
  • FY 2017: Superseded by Z36.4

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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