Z36
Non-billableEncounter 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
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 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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