Z36 Encounter for antenatal screening of mother

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for antenatal screening of mother is Z36 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
Z30-Z39: Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39)
Category Z36
19 codes (17 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
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. These conditions should NOT be coded together with Z36.
  • 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. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5)
  • routine prenatal care (Z34)

U.S. Hospital Utilization

  • An estimated 805 U.S. inpatient stays in 2017 included Z36 among the documented diagnoses.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Z codes/categories for obstetrical and reproductive services

Z codes/categories for obstetrical and reproductive services: Z30 Encounter for contraceptive management Z31 Encounter for procreative management Z32.2 Encounter for childbirth instruction Z32.3 Encounter for childcare instruction Z33 Pregnant state Z34 Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy Z36 Encounter for antenatal screening of mother Z3A Weeks of gestation Z37 Outcome of delivery Z39 Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination Z76.81 Expectant mother prebirth pediatrician visit

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026
Screening Z codes/categories list

The screening Z codes/categories: Z11 Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases Z12 Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasms Z13 Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders Except: Z13.9, Encounter for screening, unspecified Z36 Encounter for antenatal screening for mother

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.B.?.5.f

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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