Z39.1 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for Z39.1 ICD 10 code
- disorders of lactation (O92.-)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z39.1 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z30-Z39 Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Z39 Encounter for maternal postpartum care and examination
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z39.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Z39.1 ICD 10 code
Breastfeeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies.
Women who don't have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at least the first six months of life. Most women with health problems can breastfeed. There are rare exceptions when women are advised not to breastfeed because they have certain illnesses. Some medicines, illegal drugs, and alcohol can also pass through the breast milk and cause harm to your baby. Check with your health care provider if you have concerns about whether you should breastfeed.
If you are having problems with breastfeeding, contact a lactation consultant.
NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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