Z39: Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination
Codes under Z39 (Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Z39.0 | Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery | ✓ |
| Z39.0 | Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery | ✓ |
| Z39.1 | Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother | ✓ |
| Z39.1 | Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother | ✓ |
| Z39.2 | Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up | ✓ |
| Z39.2 | Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Z39?
Z39 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination. It contains 6 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is Z39 a billable code?
No — Z39 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Z39.0 — Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery). 6 of the 6 codes under Z39 are billable.
What codes fall under Z39?
Z39 includes Z39.0, Z39.0, Z39.1, Z39.1, Z39.2, plus 1 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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