ICD-10 Z39.0
Billable / SpecificEncounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery
About ICD-10-CM Z39.0
ICD-10-CM code Z39.0 represents Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z39). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z39.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z39.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Care and observation in uncomplicated cases when the delivery occurs outside a healthcare facility
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with Z39.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- care for postpartum complication- see Alphabetic index
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z39.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z39.0 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z39.0.
1 Cigna
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z39.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert Z39.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z39.0 | V240 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z39.0
Other codes in section Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
ICD-10 Z39.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z39.0 billable? +
Yes, Z39.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Z39.0? +
ICD-10 Z39.0 includes: Care and observation in uncomplicated cases when the delivery occurs outside a healthcare facility.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for Z39.0? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with Z39.0): care for postpartum complication- see Alphabetic index
What ICD-9 codes does Z39.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z39.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: V240. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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