2025 ICD-10-CM code O35.09X1
Maternal care for suspected other central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, fetus 1.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a suspected central nervous system malformation or damage in the fetus, requiring specialized maternal care to monitor and manage the pregnancy.
The physician is responsible for providing care to the pregnant woman due to the suspected central nervous system malformation or damage in the fetus.
- 15 Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
In simple words: The mother is receiving care for a suspected problem with the nervous system development of her first baby.
Maternal care for (suspected) other central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, fetus 1. This code is used when a pregnant woman receives care for a suspected malformation or damage to the central nervous system of the first fetus.
Example 1: A pregnant woman undergoes an ultrasound that reveals a possible neural tube defect in her first fetus. She is referred to a specialist for further evaluation and management., A pregnant woman with a family history of spina bifida receives specialized prenatal care and monitoring for potential central nervous system malformations in her first fetus., A pregnant woman's first fetus is diagnosed with hydrocephalus during a routine ultrasound. The mother receives additional care and monitoring throughout the pregnancy.
Documentation should include details of the suspected malformation, diagnostic tests performed (e.g., ultrasound, MRI), consultations with specialists, and any treatment or interventions provided to the mother.
- Specialties:Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Radiology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital