Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
Type 1 Excludes
diagnostic examination- code to sign or symptom
encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-)
suspected fetal condition affecting management of pregnancy - code to condition in Chapter 15
Type 2 Excludes
abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
genetic counseling and testing (Z31.43-, Z31.5)
routine prenatal care (Z34)
Codes
Z36.0 - Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
Z36.1 - Encounter for antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein level
Z36.2 - Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
Z36.3 - Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Z36.4 - Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation
Z36.5 - Encounter for antenatal screening for isoimmunization
