Z31 – Encounter for procreative management

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Z31

Code: Z31 (claims format: Z31)
Description: Encounter for procreative management
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

Billable codes under Z31

Z31 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Z31.0 – Encounter for reversal of previous sterilizationBillable
Z31.4 – Encounter for procreative investigation and testingHeader (more codes below)
Z31.5 – Encounter for procreative genetic counselingBillable
Z31.6 – Encounter for general counseling and advice on procreationHeader (more codes below)
Z31.7 – Encounter for procreative management and counseling for gestational carrierBillable
Z31.8 – Encounter for other procreative managementHeader (more codes below)
Z31.9 – Encounter for procreative management, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for Z31

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z31?

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

Is Z31 a billable code?

No. Z31 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.