ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z39.0
Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z39.0
care for postpartum complication- see Alphabetic index
Care and observation in uncomplicated cases when the delivery occurs outside a healthcare facility
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z39.0 (Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery)
ICD-10-CM code Z39.0 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 Z39.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z39.0 - Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery. 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 care and examination of mother immediately after delivery.