Question 1

Is Z36 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z36 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 Z36 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z36 represents Encounter for antenatal screening of mother. 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z36?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z36 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 4

What conditions are excluded from Z36?

Accepted Answer

Code Z36 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: 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. These conditions cannot be coded together with Z36 as they represent different diagnoses.

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