ICD-10-CM Z36.86: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z36.86

Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z36.86

Inclusion Terms

Screening for risk of pre-term labor

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z36.86 (Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length)

ICD-10-CM code Z36.86 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 Z36.86 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z36.86 - Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length. 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 for cervical length.