icd 10 code for maternal care for breech presentation

by Dannie Schamberger 4 min read

What is the O32.1XX0 code?

O32.1XX0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified. The code O32.1XX0 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

What are the complications of preterm labor?

Preterm (premature) labor, when labor starts before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Problems with the umbilical cord. Problems with the position of the baby, such as breech, in which the baby is going to come out feet first.

When to use O32.1XX0?

Unspecified diagnosis codes like O32.1XX0 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used ...