ICD-10-CM Z39.1
Updated 3/12/2025
Reviewed by Nathan Liu, MD

Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother

Description

This code is used for encounters that specifically address the care and examination of lactating mothers. It differs from related codes such as Z39, which pertains to general postpartum care, and Z390 and Z392, which focus on immediate post-delivery care and routine follow-ups, respectively.

Code Crosswalks

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Alternate Codes

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Sources

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Federal and State Datasets

  • ICD-10 Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • ICD-10 (2019 Data), World Health Organization (WHO)