ICD-10-CM Z36: Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z36

Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z36

Includes Notes
  • 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
  • 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
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5)
  • routine prenatal care (Z34)
Inclusion Terms

Encounter for antenatal screening for elevated maternal serum alphafetoprotein level

Inclusion Terms

Non-visualized anatomy on a previous scan

Inclusion Terms

Screening for a suspected anomaly

Inclusion Terms

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)/small-for-dates

Inclusion Terms

Screening for risk of pre-term labor

Inclusion Terms

Screening for large-for-dates

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z36):

Z36.0 - Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies Z36.1 - Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein level Z36.2 - Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up Z36.3 - Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations Z36.4 - Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation Z36.5 - Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunization Z36.8 - Encounter for other antenatal screening Z36.81 - Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalis Z36.82 - Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency Z36.83 - Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnormalities Z36.84 - Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal lung maturity Z36.85 - Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus B Z36.86 - Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length Z36.87 - Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates Z36.88 - Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal macrosomia Z36.89 - Encounter for other specified antenatal screening Z36.8A - Encounter for antenatal screening for other genetic defects Z36.9 - Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Z36 (Encounter for antenatal screening of mother)

ICD-10-CM code Z36 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z36 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z36 - Encounter for antenatal screening of mother. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encounter for antenatal screening of mother.