2025 ICD-10-CM code O34.4
Maternal care for other abnormalities of cervix. This code is used for obstetric care of the mother due to abnormalities of the cervix.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a cervical abnormality that affects the pregnancy and requires specialized care or monitoring by a physician.
The physician providing obstetric care to the mother is responsible for assigning this code when the reason for the care is related to abnormalities of the cervix. They should also document the specific type of abnormality and any associated conditions.
- 15 Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- O34 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
In simple words: This code indicates medical care provided to the mother during pregnancy due to various cervical abnormalities, like polyps, prior surgery, narrowing, or tumors.
Maternal care for other abnormalities of cervix.Includes: maternal care for polyp of cervix, previous surgery to cervix, stricture or stenosis of cervix, and tumor of cervix.Code first any associated obstructed labor (O65.5). Use additional code for specific condition.
Example 1: A pregnant woman in her second trimester presents with a cervical polyp requiring monitoring and potential removal. Code O34.42 would be used., A pregnant woman with a history of cervical surgery for precancerous cells requires closer monitoring during her pregnancy. Code O34.4 would be used, along with a code specifying the trimester., A pregnant woman is diagnosed with cervical stenosis during her third trimester, requiring specialized care. Code O34.43 would be used.
Documentation should specify the type of cervical abnormality (e.g., polyp, stenosis, history of surgery, tumor), the trimester of pregnancy, and any related complications or procedures performed.
** This code is used only on the maternal record, never on the newborn record.If a specific type of cervical abnormality is known, it's important to also code that condition separately.This code can be further specified by adding a fifth digit to indicate the trimester of the pregnancy.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Birthing Center