Z39.0 – Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Type 1 Excludes
care for postpartum complication- see Alphabetic index
Applicable To
Care and observation in uncomplicated cases when the delivery occurs outside a healthcare facility
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Admission
(for)
See also Encounter (for)
postpartum
postpartum observation
Care
(of) (for) (following)
postpartum
Examination
(for) (following) (general) (of) (routine)
Z00.00
postpartum
Observation
(following) (for) (without need for further medical care)
Z04.9
postpartum
Status
(post)
See also Presence (of)
postpartum
(routine follow-up)
Z39.2
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Z00-Z99 | Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) |
| Z30-Z39 | Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39) |
| Z39 | Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination |
| Z39.0 |
Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery
Type 1 Excludes
care for postpartum complication- see Alphabetic index
Applicable to
Care and observation in uncomplicated cases when the delivery occurs outside a healthcare facility
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