Z36.0: Antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
An ante-natal screening test was carried out.
With an ante-natal screening test, certain disorders or abnormalities can be detected before the child is born. The test was done in order to look for changes in the genetic information.
When beginning its development, every single cell in the body contains a complete blueprint of the body. This blueprint consists of genetic information. The genetic information is encrypted in the chromosomes. Every human cell normally contains 23 chromosome pairs, i.e. a total of 46 chromosomes.
An ultrasound test or a blood test, for example, can be done to study the genetic information. The genetic information itself cannot be studied with these tests. However, indicators of possible changes may be found. To study the genetic information itself, a sample of amniotic fluid or placenta tissue is taken. The sample can be used to determine, for example, how many chromosomes the child's cells contain.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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