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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length Z36.86

ICD-10 code Z36.86 for Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length 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 cervical length
Screening for risk of pre-term labo

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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OB Screening Related Coding
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