O25
Non-billableMalnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperiumF53
- •obstetrical tetanusA34
- •postpartum necrosis of pituitary glandE23.0
- •puerperal osteomalaciaM83.0
- •maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problemsO30-O48
- •maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the puerperiumO98-O99
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium?
The ICD-10-CM code for malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is O25. The full clinical description is "Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". O25 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O25 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O25 represents “Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O25 a billable code?
No, O25 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under O25.
What chapter is O25 in?
O25 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O25?
O25 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O25?
O25 has 3 child codes, including: O25.1 (Malnutrition in pregnancy), O25.2 (Malnutrition in childbirth), O25.3 (Malnutrition in the puerperium).
Are additional codes required with O25?
Yes, when using O25, also report: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What are the UMLS CUIs for O25?
O25 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903701. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O25 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of O25?
O25 maps to the ICD-11 code: JA64 (Malnutrition in pregnancy).
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