Z31.438 – Encounter for other genetic testing of female for procreative management

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z31.438

Code: Z31.438 (claims format: Z31438)
Description: Encounter for other genetic testing of female for procreative management
Short description: Encounter for oth genetic testing of female for pro mgmt
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 › Z31.43

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z31 – Encounter for procreative management

Excludes2 (not included here):

complications associated with artificial fertilization (N98.-)
female infertility (N97.-)
male infertility (N46.-)

Z31.4 – Encounter for procreative investigation and testing

Excludes1 (not coded here):

postvasectomy sperm count (Z30.8)

Z31.43 – Encounter for genetic testing of female for procreative management

Excludes1 (not coded here):

nonprocreative genetic testing (Z13.7-)

Use additional code:

code for recurrent pregnancy loss, if applicable (N96, O26.2-)

Index terms for Z31.438

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Test, tests, testing, genetic, procreative management NEC, female

Related codes in Z31.43

Z31.430 – Encounter of female for testing for genetic disease carrier status for procreative managementBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z31.438?

Z31.438 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for other genetic testing of female for procreative management, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).

Is Z31.438 a billable code?

Yes. Z31.438 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z31.438 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.