Z30-Z39: Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
Z36: Antenatal screening
"Antenatal screening" refers to a set of tests that are performed during pregnancy to assess the health of the mother and the development of the baby. These screenings help identify potential health problems that could affect the pregnancy or the baby's life after birth. Some common antenatal tests include blood tests, ultrasounds, and specific screenings for chromosomal disorders or birth defects. The screenings provide valuable information about the baby's growth, heart rate, movement, and position in the womb. They also help detect conditions such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia in the mother. These conditions can have various root causes such as genetic factors or complications arising from pregnancy. Symptoms vary widely depending on the specific condition detected through antenatal screening. Most often, antenatal screenings form a routine part of prenatal care to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby.
Subcodes of Z36:
- Z36.0: Antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
- Z36.1: Antenatal screening for raised alphafetoprotein level
- Z36.2: Other antenatal screening based on amniocentesis
- Z36.3: Antenatal screening for malformations using ultrasound and other physical methods
- Z36.4: Antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation using ultrasound and other physical methods
- Z36.5: Antenatal screening for isoimmunization
- Z36.8: Other antenatal screening
- Z36.9: Antenatal screening, unspecified
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