Z39.1 – Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z39.1
Code
Z39.1 (claims format: Z391)
Description
Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother
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
Z39

Notes for Z39.1

Applicable to:
  • Encounter for supervision of lactation
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • disorders of lactation (O92.-)

Index terms for Z39.1

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

Related codes in Z39

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z39.1?

Z39.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for care and examination of lactating mother, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).

Is Z39.1 a billable code?

Yes. Z39.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z39.1 belong to?

It belongs to category Z39 – Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination.

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.