Encounter for pregnancy test and childbirth and childcare instruction (Z32)

The ICD-10 code Z32 covers medical visits specifically related to pregnancy testing and education for childbirth and childcare. These codes document encounters for confirming pregnancy status or providing instruction to expecting and new parents.

This code section includes Z32.0 for visits solely to perform a pregnancy test, with subcodes to specify test results such as Z32.00 for unknown results (e.g., equivocal urine or serum tests), Z32.01 for positive pregnancy tests, and Z32.02 for negative results. Using these detailed codes helps medical coders capture the exact reason for the pregnancy testing encounter. Codes Z32.2 and Z32.3 represent encounters for childbirth instruction and childcare education, respectively. Synonymous terms like "childbirth education done" or "parent craft classes" clarify these codes’ application for healthcare providers preparing families for delivery and newborn care. Recognizing these distinctions ensures accurate coding for the ICD-10 code for pregnancy test encounters and perinatal education.