Z31.42 – Aftercare following sterilization reversal
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Code
Z31.42(claims format:Z3142)- Description
- Aftercare following sterilization reversal
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › Z31.4
Notes for Z31.42
- Sperm count following sterilization reversal
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z31 – Encounter for procreative management
Z31.4 – Encounter for procreative investigation and testing
- postvasectomy sperm count (Z30.8)
Index terms for Z31.42
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Sperm counts, postvasectomy, reversal
- Admission, poststerilization, aftercare
- Tuboplasty, after previous sterilization, aftercare
- Vasoplasty, after previous sterilization, aftercare
- Admission, restoration of organ continuity, aftercare
- Admission, tuboplasty following previous sterilization, aftercare
- Admission, vasoplasty following previous sterilization, aftercare
- Restoration, organ continuity from previous sterilization, aftercare
Related codes in Z31.4
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z31.42?
Z31.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for aftercare following sterilization reversal, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
Is Z31.42 a billable code?
Yes. Z31.42 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z31.42 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.