Z36.3 – Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Code
Z36.3(claims format:Z363)- Description
- Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
- 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
- Z36
Notes for Z36.3
- Screening for a suspected anomaly
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z36 – Encounter for antenatal screening of mother
- Encounter for placental sample (taken vaginally)
- Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
- diagnostic examination- code to sign or symptom
- encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-)
- suspected fetal condition affecting management of pregnancy - code to condition in Chapter 15
Index terms for Z36.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z36
- Z36.0 – Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomaliesBillable
- Z36.1 – Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein levelBillable
- Z36.2 – Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-upBillable
- Z36.4 – Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardationBillable
- Z36.5 – Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunizationBillable
- Z36.8 – Encounter for other antenatal screeningHeader
- Z36.9 – Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z36.3?
Z36.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for antenatal screening for malformations, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
Is Z36.3 a billable code?
Yes. Z36.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z36.3 belong to?
It belongs to category Z36 – Encounter for antenatal screening of mother.
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.