2025 ICD-10-CM code Z34.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Feed
Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancies.
Modifiers may be required depending on the services provided and place of service. Consult relevant coding guidelines for specific situations.
Routine prenatal care is medically necessary for monitoring the health of the mother and fetus during pregnancy.The frequency of visits may vary based on risk factors.This code is used when there are no complications.
Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB/GYN) or primary care provider responsible for routine prenatal care and monitoring of a healthy pregnancy.
- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z30-Z39: Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
In simple words: This code is for a doctor's visit to check on a normal pregnancy that's not the person's first pregnancy.The visit is just for routine checkups and monitoring of a healthy pregnancy.
This code is used to classify encounters for the supervision of a normal pregnancy that is not the first pregnancy.It encompasses routine prenatal visits and monitoring of a healthy pregnancy for women who have had previous pregnancies.The code should not be used if the pregnancy is complicated by any conditions.Specific trimesters can be specified with additional digits (e.g., Z34.81 for the first trimester).
Example 1: A 35-year-old woman, gravida 2 para 1, attends a routine prenatal visit at 28 weeks gestation.The pregnancy is uncomplicated.Code Z34.82 would be appropriate., A 40-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, presents for her first prenatal visit at 8 weeks gestation. The pregnancy is uncomplicated. Code Z34.81 would be appropriate., A 28-year-old woman, gravida 4 para 3, has an uncomplicated prenatal visit at 36 weeks gestation. Code Z34.83 is appropriate.
* Patient demographics.* Gravidity and parity.* Gestational age.* Documentation of a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy.* Date of visit.
** This code is only for uncomplicated pregnancies. If any complications arise, use the appropriate ICD-10 code from chapter O00-O99.Always review payer-specific guidelines for coding and reimbursement.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Birthing Center