Z36.85

Billable

Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus B

Z36.85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus B. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z36.8
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a group B strep test? Strep B, also known as group B strep (GBS), is a type of bacteria commonly found in the digestive tract, urinary tract , and genital area. Many healthy people have GBS bacteria in their bodies. Most of the time, GBS bacteria are not harmful and do not make people feel sick or have any symptoms. But in rare cases, these bacteria cause certain infections, known as GBS disease. This is…

Read more about Strep B Test at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z36.85?
Z36.85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus B". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z36.85 a billable code?
Yes — Z36.85 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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