Z36.8Header code — not billable
Encounter for other antenatal screening
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z36
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z36
Z36Encounter for antenatal screening of motherZ36.0Encounter 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 isoimmunizationYesZ36.81Encounter 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 Z36.8?
Z36.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Encounter for other antenatal screening.
Is Z36.8 a billable code?
No. Z36.8 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 Z36.8 in?
Z36.8 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z36.8 become effective?
Z36.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z36.8?
Z36.8 belongs to category Z36, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.