O36
Non-billableMaternal care for other fetal problems
Maternal care for other fetal problems
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 of 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.
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 (9)
O36.0Maternal care for rhesus isoimmunization
O36.1Maternal care for other isoimmunization
O36.2Maternal care for hydrops fetalis
O36.4Maternal care for intrauterine death
O36.5Maternal care for known or suspected poor fetal growth
O36.6Maternal care for excessive fetal growth
O36.7Maternal care for viable fetus in abdominal pregnancy
O36.8Maternal care for other specified fetal problems
O36.9Maternal care for fetal problem, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for maternal care for other fetal problems?
The ICD-10-CM code for maternal care for other fetal problems is O36. The full clinical description is "Maternal care for other fetal problems". O36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O36 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O36 represents “Maternal care for other fetal problems”. 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 O36 a billable code?
No, O36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under O36.
What chapter is O36 in?
O36 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O36?
O36 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-); placental transfusion syndromes (O43.0-).
What are the subcategories under O36?
O36 has 9 child codes, including: O36.0 (Maternal care for rhesus isoimmunization), O36.1 (Maternal care for other isoimmunization), O36.2 (Maternal care for hydrops fetalis), O36.4 (Maternal care for intrauterine death), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with O36?
Yes, when using O36, 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 O36?
O36 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2908359, C4290252. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O36 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like maternal care for other fetal problems 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 O36?
O36 maps to the ICD-11 code: JA86.Z (Maternal care for other fetal problems, unspecified).
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