2025 ICD-10-CM code O32.6XX1
(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 XV Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) Feed
Maternal care for compound presentation, fetus 1.
The medical necessity for this code is determined by the need for obstetric care directly related to the management of a compound fetal presentation.This may include close monitoring, interventions (like manual rotation), and potentially a cesarean section to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.
Obstetricians and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of high-risk pregnancies and deliveries are responsible for appropriate coding.The physician’s responsibilities involve assessment of the fetal presentation, development of a management plan, and appropriate intervention (if necessary).
- XV Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
In simple words: This code is used when a mother needs special medical attention during pregnancy or delivery because the baby is positioned unusually.Specifically, it's for cases where a part of the baby's body other than the head comes out first.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies maternal care necessitated by a compound presentation of the first fetus.This involves a situation where a fetal body part (other than the head) presents first during labor, requiring specific obstetric management.
Example 1: A pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation is admitted to the hospital for labor.Upon examination, a compound presentation is diagnosed (fetal shoulder first). The obstetrician utilizes this code to report the maternal care for the compound presentation of the fetus., A 36-year-old woman undergoing her second pregnancy presents for routine antenatal care at 34 weeks of gestation.Ultrasound confirms a compound presentation.The obstetrician elects to monitor the situation closely. This code is used in conjunction with other codes that reflect the ongoing monitoring and management of the condition., A woman at 40 weeks of gestation is admitted for labor. During labor, a compound presentation of the first fetus is diagnosed. This requires a Cesarean section for delivery. This code accurately reports the maternal care associated with the compound presentation leading to the Cesarean section.
Detailed clinical notes documenting the fetal presentation (compound presentation), the gestational age, methods of diagnosis (e.g., vaginal examination, ultrasound), any associated complications, the management plan, and the delivery method (vaginal or cesarean section).
** This code is primarily used for the management of compound presentations and should not be confused with codes that describe the cause of the presentation or any resulting complications. It's crucial to document the specific fetal part presenting for accurate coding.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Birthing Center, Office