O32
Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus
7th Character Required
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.
0 - not applicable or unspecified
1 - fetus 1
2 - fetus 2
3 - fetus 3
4 - fetus 4
5 - fetus 5
9 - other fetus
Coding Guidelines
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 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with O32
- malpresentation of fetus with obstructed labor (O64.-)
Specific Codes (8)
Maternal care for unstable lie
Maternal care for breech presentation
Maternal care for transverse and oblique lie
Maternal care for face, brow and chin presentation
Maternal care for high head at term
Maternal care for compound presentation
Maternal care for other malpresentation of fetus
Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecified
