O32.9
Non-billableMaternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified
Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified
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.
Child Codes (7)
O32.9XX0Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, unsp
O32.9XX1Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 1
O32.9XX2Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 2
O32.9XX3Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 3
O32.9XX4Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 4
O32.9XX5Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 5
O32.9XX9Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, oth fetus
Related Codes(7)
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
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified is O32.9. The full clinical description is "Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified". O32.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O32.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O32.9 represents “Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified”. 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 O32.9 a billable code?
No, O32.9 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 O32.9.
What chapter is O32.9 in?
O32.9 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O32.9?
O32.9 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 O32.9?
O32.9 has 7 child codes, including: O32.9XX0 (Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, unsp), O32.9XX1 (Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 1), O32.9XX2 (Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 2), O32.9XX3 (Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unsp, fetus 3), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with O32.9?
Yes, when using O32.9, 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 O32.9?
O32.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495207. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O32.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified 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 O32.9?
O32.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: JA82.Z (Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified).
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