Z31.4 – Encounter for procreative investigation and testing
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Code
Z31.4(claims format:Z314)- Description
- Encounter for procreative investigation and testing
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z30-Z39 Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Parent codes
- Z31
Billable codes under Z31.4
Z31.4 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Z31.41 – Encounter for fertility testingBillable
- Z31.42 – Aftercare following sterilization reversalBillable
- Z31.43 – Encounter for genetic testing of female for procreative managementHeader (more codes below)
- Z31.44 – Encounter for genetic testing of male for procreative managementHeader (more codes below)
- Z31.49 – Encounter for other procreative investigation and testingBillable
Notes for Z31.4
- postvasectomy sperm count (Z30.8)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z31 – Encounter for procreative management
Related codes in Z31
- Z31.0 – Encounter for reversal of previous sterilizationBillable
- Z31.5 – Encounter for procreative genetic counselingBillable
- Z31.6 – Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreationHeader
- Z31.7 – Encounter for procreative management and counseling for gestational carrierBillable
- Z31.8 – Encounter for other procreative managementHeader
- Z31.9 – Encounter for procreative management, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z31.4?
Z31.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for procreative investigation and testing, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
Is Z31.4 a billable code?
No. Z31.4 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Z31.4 belong to?
It belongs to category Z31 – Encounter for procreative management.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.