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
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is prenatal testing? Prenatal testing provides information about the health of your fetus before the baby is born . Some routine tests during pregnancy also check your health . The prenatal test may use a sample of your blood, urine or fluid from your vagina, cervix, or rectum. Since some health conditions can be treated before your baby is born, it's important to find them early. But even if they cannot be…
Read more about Prenatal Testing at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
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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