Z37 – Outcome of delivery
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
ICD-10-CM code
Z37
- Code
Z37(claims format:Z37)- Description
- Outcome of delivery
- 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 Z37
Z37 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Z37.0 – Single live birthBillable
- Z37.1 – Single stillbirthBillable
- Z37.2 – Twins, both livebornBillable
- Z37.3 – Twins, one liveborn and one stillbornBillable
- Z37.4 – Twins, both stillbornBillable
- Z37.5 – Other multiple births, all livebornHeader (more codes below)
- Z37.6 – Other multiple births, some livebornHeader (more codes below)
- Z37.7 – Other multiple births, all stillbornBillable
- Z37.9 – Outcome of delivery, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for Z37
Applicable to:
- This category is intended for use as an additional code to identify the outcome of delivery on the mother's record. It is not for use on the newborn record.
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- stillbirth (P95)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z37?
Z37 is the ICD-10-CM code for outcome of delivery, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
Is Z37 a billable code?
No. Z37 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.