ICD-10-CM Z39: Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z39

Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z39

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

care for postpartum complication- see Alphabetic index

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

disorders of lactation (O92.-)

Inclusion Terms

Care and observation in uncomplicated cases when the delivery occurs outside a healthcare facility

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for supervision of lactation

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z39):

Z39.0 - Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery Z39.1 - Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother Z39.2 - Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

About ICD-10-CM Code Z39 (Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination)

ICD-10-CM code Z39 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 Z39 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z39 - Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination. 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 maternal postpartum care and examination.