O35.04
Non-billableMat care (suspected) cnsl malf/damag fts, encephalocele
Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, encephalocele
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 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)
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.
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated maternal condition
Child Codes (7)
O35.04X0Mat care (suspected) cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, unsp
O35.04X1Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 1
O35.04X2Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 2
O35.04X3Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 3
O35.04X4Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 4
O35.04X5Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 5
O35.04X9Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, other fetus
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mat care (suspected) cnsl malf/damag fts, encephalocele?
The ICD-10-CM code for mat care (suspected) cnsl malf/damag fts, encephalocele is O35.04. The full clinical description is "Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, encephalocele". O35.04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O35.04 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O35.04 represents "Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, encephalocele". 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 O35.04 a billable code?
No, O35.04 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 O35.04.
What chapter is O35.04 in?
O35.04 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O35.04?
O35.04 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 O35.04?
O35.04 has 7 child codes, including: O35.04X0 (Mat care (suspected) cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, unsp), O35.04X1 (Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 1), O35.04X2 (Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 2), O35.04X3 (Mat care cnsl malf/damag fts, encephaloc, fetus 3), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with O35.04?
Yes, when using O35.04 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 O35.04?
O35.04 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5675289. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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