Z39.1
BillableEncounter for care and examination of lactating mother
Z39.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHBreastfeeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don't…
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Includes
- •Encounter for supervision of lactation
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •disorders of lactation (O92.-)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z39.1?
- Z39.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z39.1 a billable code?
- Yes — Z39.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Z39.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): disorders of lactation (O92.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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