2025 ICD-10-CM code O34.1
Maternal care for benign tumor of corpus uteri.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of the benign tumor and its potential impact on the pregnancy, requiring specialized care and monitoring.
The physician is responsible for providing appropriate prenatal care, including monitoring the tumor's growth and impact on the pregnancy, and making decisions regarding delivery method and any necessary interventions.
- 15 Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- O34 - Maternal care for known or suspected abnormality of pelvic organs
In simple words: This code indicates that a pregnant woman is receiving care for a non-cancerous growth in her uterus.
This code is used for the care of a pregnant woman with a benign tumor of the body of the uterus (corpus uteri), such as uterine fibroids or polyps.This includes observation, hospitalization, or other obstetric care related to the tumor. It also includes cesarean delivery performed due to the presence of the tumor before labor begins.It excludes maternal care for benign tumors of the cervix (O34.4-) or malignant neoplasms of the uterus (O9A.1-). Any associated obstructed labor should be coded with O65.5 in addition to O34.1.
Example 1: A pregnant woman in her second trimester is found to have a uterine fibroid during a routine ultrasound. She is monitored regularly throughout her pregnancy due to concerns about the fibroid's potential impact on fetal growth and delivery., A pregnant woman with a large uterine fibroid requires a cesarean section due to the fibroid obstructing the birth canal., A woman with a known uterine polyp becomes pregnant. She receives regular prenatal care to monitor the polyp and ensure a healthy pregnancy.
Documentation should include details of the tumor (size, location, type), its impact on the pregnancy, and any interventions or treatments provided. Ultrasound or imaging reports confirming the diagnosis should be included.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital