O35.03

Non-billable

Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, choroid plexus cysts

Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, choroid plexus cysts

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

O30-O48

Parent Code

O35.0

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • the listed conditions in the fetus as a reason for hospitalization or other obstetric care to the mother, or for termination of pregnancy

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
  • encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)
  • chromosomal abnormality in fetus (O35.1-)

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.

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated maternal condition

Child Codes (7)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, choroid plexus cysts?

The ICD-10-CM code for mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, choroid plexus cysts is O35.03. The full clinical description is "Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, choroid plexus cysts". O35.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code O35.03 mean?

ICD-10-CM code O35.03 represents "Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, choroid plexus cysts". 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 O35.03 a billable code?

No, O35.03 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under O35.03.

What chapter is O35.03 in?

O35.03 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).

What codes cannot be used with O35.03?

O35.03 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-); encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-).

What are the subcategories under O35.03?

O35.03 has 7 child codes, including: O35.03X0 (Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, choroid plexus cysts, unsp), O35.03X1 (Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, choroid plexus cysts, fetus 1), O35.03X2 (Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, choroid plexus cysts, fetus 2), O35.03X3 (Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, choroid plexus cysts, fetus 3), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with O35.03?

Yes, when using O35.03 you should also code: 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 O35.03?

O35.03 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5675281. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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