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O32 ⚠ Non-billable

Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium

Code
O32
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Includes
  • the listed conditions as a reason for observation, hospitalization or other obstetric care of the mother, or for cesarean delivery before onset of labor
Excludes1 — never code together
  • malpresentation of fetus with obstructed labor (O64.-)
7th character
  • One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O32. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O32 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O32?
ICD-10-CM code O32 represents Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is O32 billable?
No. O32 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is O32 in?
O32 belongs to the Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium chapter (O00–O9A) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the O32 category

O32.0 Maternal care for unstable lie Non-billable O32.1 Maternal care for breech presentation Non-billable O32.2 Maternal care for transverse and oblique lie Non-billable O32.3 Maternal care for face, brow and chin presentation Non-billable O32.4 Maternal care for high head at term Non-billable O32.6 Maternal care for compound presentation Non-billable O32.8 Maternal care for other malpresentation of fetus Non-billable O32.0XX0 Maternal care for unstable lie, not applicable or unspecified Billable

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