U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z37 ICD-10-CM Code: Outcome of delivery

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

Code definition

Official description

Z37

Outcome of delivery

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

Classification

Where Z37 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 Z37

    Outcome of delivery

  4. 4

    Code Z37

    Outcome of delivery

More specific choices

Codes under Z37

Z37 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Z37.0

Single live birth

Z37.1

Single stillbirth

Z37.2

Twins, both liveborn

Z37.3

Twins, one liveborn and one stillborn

Z37.4

Twins, both stillborn

Z37.5

Other multiple births, all liveborn

Z37.6

Other multiple births, some liveborn

Z37.7

Other multiple births, all stillborn

Z37.9

Outcome of delivery, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • This category is intended for use as an additional code to identify the outcome of delivery on the mother's record. It is not for use on the newborn record.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z37.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z37.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • stillbirth (P95)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z37.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z37 mean?

Z37 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Outcome of delivery.”

Is Z37 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z37 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 Z37 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z37 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 Z37, Outcome of delivery.

What coding notes are listed for Z37?

Its listed inclusion terms are This category is intended for use as an additional code to identify the outcome of delivery on the mother's record. It is not for use on the newborn record.. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: stillbirth (P95). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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