U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z36 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z36

Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z36 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39)

  3. 3

    Category Z36

    Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

  4. 4

    Code Z36

    Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

More specific choices

Codes under Z36

Z36 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Z36.0

Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies

Z36.1

Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein level

Z36.2

Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up

Z36.3

Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

Z36.4

Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation

Z36.5

Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunization

Z36.8

Encounter for other antenatal screening

Z36.9

Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z36.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z36.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z36.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • 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

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5)
  • routine prenatal care (Z34)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z36 mean?

Z36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for antenatal screening of mother.”

Is Z36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z36 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Z36 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z36 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39) (Z30–Z39), under category Z36, Encounter for antenatal screening of mother.

What coding notes are listed for Z36?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z36 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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 notes: abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-); genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5); routine prenatal care (Z34).

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