Z32 - Encounter for pregnancy test and childbirth and childcare instruction
| ICD-10: | Z32 |
| Short Description: | Encntr for preg test and chldbrth and childcare instruction |
| Long Description: | Encounter for pregnancy test and childbirth and childcare instruction |
| Status: | Not Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
Z32 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of encounter for pregnancy test and childbirth and childcare instruction. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding for Encntr for preg test and chldbrth and childcare instruction
Non-specific codes like Z32 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for encntr for preg test and chldbrth and childcare instruction:
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z32.0 for Encounter for pregnancy test
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z32.00 for Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z32.01 for Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z32.02 for Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z32.2 for Encounter for childbirth instruction
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z32.3 for Encounter for childcare instruction
Patient Education
Pregnancy
You're going to have a baby! It's an exciting time, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions, including what you can do to give your baby a healthy start. To keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, it is important to:
- Have regular visits with your health care provider. These prenatal care visits help make sure that you and your baby are healthy. And if there are any health problems, your provider can find them early. Getting treatment right away can cure many problems and prevent others.
- Eat healthy and drink plenty of water. Good nutrition during pregnancy includes eating a variety of
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Whole grains
- Lean meats or other protein sources
- Low-fat dairy products
- Take prenatal vitamins. Pregnant women need higher amounts of certain vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid and iron.
- Be careful with medicines. Always check with your health care provider before you start or stop any medicine. This includes over-the-counter medicines and dietary or herbal supplements.
- Stay active. Physical activity can help you stay strong, feel and sleep better, and prepare your body for birth. Check with your provider about which types of activities are right for you.
- Avoid substances that could hurt your baby, such as alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.
Your body will keep changing as your baby grows. It can be hard to know whether a new symptom is normal or could be a sign of a problem. Check with your health care provider if something is bothering or worrying you.
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Code History
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
