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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalis Z36.81

ICD-10 code Z36.81 for Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for antenatal screening for hydrops fetalis

Z36

Includes: 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.

Excludes1: 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

Excludes2: abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5)
routine prenatal care (Z34)

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Question: Screening Labs
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Pregnancy ICD Codes
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OB Screening Related Coding
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Needing some guidance on exclusion notes
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Complicated and Routine Prenatal Diagnosis Coding icd 10 ob coding
I am posting this to seek clarification due to some mixed feelings had around using "Z" and "O" codes during a pregnancy. I do know that the ICD-10 Coding Guidelines Chapter 15 b. 1 and 2 state that... [ Read More ]
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There is an excludes 1 note at the category heading for Z00-Z13 Type 1 excludes: Examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction(Z30-Z36, Z39-)... [ Read More ]
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