Z39 — Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination
Not billable
Is Z39 billable?
No — Z39 is a non-billable header code. Z39 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath Z39.
Z39 at a glance
| Code | Z39 |
|---|---|
| Description | Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
What codes fall under Z39? (3)
How long has Z39 existed?
Z39 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.