Question 1

Is Z31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z31 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z31 represents Encounter for procreative management. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Z31 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Z31 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z31 is section:Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from Z31?

Accepted Answer

Code Z31 has Type 2 Excludes including: complications associated with artificial fertilization (N98.-); female infertility (N97.-); male infertility (N46.-). These conditions are not included in Z31 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Excludes23Not included here

Notes3Additional information

Excluded By2Codes that exclude this one

Is Z31 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z31 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Z31 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z31?

What conditions should be coded separately from Z31?