Z36.8
Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Encounter for other antenatal screening
Use a more specific code (10 billable)
Z36.81Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalisZ36.82Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucencyZ36.83Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnormalitiesZ36.84Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal lung maturityZ36.85Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus BZ36.86Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical lengthZ36.87Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain datesZ36.88Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal macrosomiaZ36.89Encounter for other specified antenatal screeningZ36.8AEncounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).
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