O36
Maternal care for other fetal problems
7th Character Required
One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O36. 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 O36 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 in the fetus as a reason for hospitalization or other obstetric care of the mother, or for termination of pregnancy
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with O36
- encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-)
- placental transfusion syndromes (O43.0-)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress (O77.-)
Specific Codes (9)
Maternal care for rhesus isoimmunization
Maternal care for other isoimmunization
Maternal care for hydrops fetalis
Maternal care for intrauterine death
Maternal care for known or suspected poor fetal growth
Maternal care for excessive fetal growth
Maternal care for viable fetus in abdominal pregnancy
Maternal care for other specified fetal problems
Maternal care for fetal problem, unspecified
