Z36Header code — not billable
Encounter for antenatal screening of mother
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z36
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z36
Z36.0Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomaliesYesZ36.1Enctr for antenat screen for raised alphafetoprotein levelYesZ36.2Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-upYesZ36.3Encounter for antenatal screening for malformationsYesZ36.4Enctr for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardationYesZ36.5Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunizationYesZ36.8Encounter for other antenatal screeningZ36.81Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalisYesZ36.82Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucencyYesZ36.83Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnltYesZ36.84Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal lung maturityYesZ36.85Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus BYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z36?
Z36 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Encounter for antenatal screening of mother.
Is Z36 a billable code?
No. Z36 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z36 in?
Z36 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z36 become effective?
Z36 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z36?
Z36 belongs to category Z36, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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