Z36

Non-billable

Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

Z36 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for antenatal screening of mother. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z36.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Includes

  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z36?
Z36 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for antenatal screening of mother". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z36 a billable code?
No — Z36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z36.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z36?
Z36 has 8 more specific child codes, including Z36.0, Z36.1, Z36.2.
What is excluded from Z36?
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.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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