2025 ICD-10-CM code O32.3XX0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Obstetrics - Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) Feed
Maternal care for face, brow, and chin presentation; not applicable or unspecified.
Medical necessity for O32.3XX0 is established by the presence of a face, brow, or chin presentation, which is associated with an increased risk of complications during labor and delivery.The need for increased monitoring and potential interventions like cesarean section justifies the maternal care and the use of the code.
The clinical responsibility lies with the obstetrician or other qualified healthcare professional managing the pregnancy.This includes monitoring the mother's health, assessing fetal position, and determining the appropriate course of action based on the fetal presentation.This might involve specialized monitoring, consultations with other specialists, and potentially planning for a cesarean section.
- Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- O32.3XX0 falls under the broader category of maternal care related to fetal presentation and potential delivery complications.It's part of a series of codes (O32.3XX1-O32.3XX9) that specify the number of fetuses involved or offer additional details.
In simple words: This code is used when a mother is receiving medical care during pregnancy because the baby is positioned with its face, forehead, or chin first.It is used when additional details about the baby's position or other factors aren't known or needed.
This code signifies maternal care provided for a pregnancy where the fetus presents with a face, brow, or chin presentation.The 'not applicable or unspecified' component indicates that further specification regarding the number of fetuses or other details is not available or not applicable in this particular instance. This code is exclusively for maternal records and should never be used for newborn records.It encompasses any observation, hospitalization, or other obstetric care related to this fetal presentation, including potential cesarean delivery.
Example 1: A 35-year-old pregnant woman is admitted for observation due to a detected face presentation at 38 weeks gestation. O32.3XX0 is used to code the maternal care provided during her stay., A 28-year-old woman at 36 weeks gestation is diagnosed with a brow presentation, requiring careful monitoring and ultimately a cesarean delivery. O32.3XX0 is used for the maternal care surrounding this diagnosis and management., During a routine prenatal visit, a chin presentation is identified. The physician orders additional ultrasounds and increased monitoring. O32.3XX0 would be used for the care given related to this specific presentation.Additional codes might be required depending on other diagnoses or procedures.
Complete obstetrical history, including prenatal visits and ultrasound reports that detail fetal presentation (face, brow, or chin).Records of any interventions such as increased monitoring, consultations, and ultimately the mode of delivery (vaginal or cesarean).The documentation must clearly demonstrate the reason for the maternal care related to the specific fetal presentation.
** The 'X' in the code represents unspecified characters in the 4th and 5th positions and can often be left blank (XX).O32.3XX0 is part of a family of codes that allows for specifying the number of fetuses involved, should that information be available.Always refer to the latest official ICD-10-CM guidelines for the most accurate coding practices.
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- Specialties:Obstetrics, Gynecology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office