O32
Non-billableMaternal care for malpresentation of fetus
Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- the listed conditions as a reason for observation, hospitalization or other obstetric care of the mother, or for cesarean delivery before onset of labor
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
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.
7th Character Definitions
- 0 - not applicable or unspecified
- 1 - fetus 1
- 2 - fetus 2
- 3 - fetus 3
- 4 - fetus 4
- 5 - fetus 5
- 9 - other fetus
Child Codes (8)
O32.0Maternal care for unstable lie
O32.1Maternal care for breech presentation
O32.2Maternal care for transverse and oblique lie
O32.3Maternal care for face, brow and chin presentation
O32.4Maternal care for high head at term
O32.6Maternal care for compound presentation
O32.8Maternal care for other malpresentation of fetus
O32.9Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for maternal care for malpresentation of fetus?
The ICD-10-CM code for maternal care for malpresentation of fetus is O32. The full clinical description is "Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus". O32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O32 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O32 represents “Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus”. 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 O32 a billable code?
No, O32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under O32.
What chapter is O32 in?
O32 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O32?
O32 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-); malpresentation of fetus with obstructed labor (O64.-).
What are the subcategories under O32?
O32 has 8 child codes, including: O32.0 (Maternal care for unstable lie), O32.1 (Maternal care for breech presentation), O32.2 (Maternal care for transverse and oblique lie), O32.3 (Maternal care for face, brow and chin presentation), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with O32?
Yes, when using O32, 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 O32?
O32 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0495207, C4290249. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O32 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like maternal care for malpresentation of fetus 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 O32?
O32 maps to the ICD-11 code: JA82.Z (Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified).
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