O32.4 – Maternal care for high head at term
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
- Code
O32.4(claims format:O324)- Description
- Maternal care for high head at term
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- Block
- O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
- Parent codes
- O32
Billable codes under O32.4
O32.4 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O32.4XX0 – Maternal care for high head at term, not applicable or unspecifiedBillable
- O32.4XX1 – Maternal care for high head at term, fetus 1Billable
- O32.4XX2 – Maternal care for high head at term, fetus 2Billable
- O32.4XX3 – Maternal care for high head at term, fetus 3Billable
- O32.4XX4 – Maternal care for high head at term, fetus 4Billable
- O32.4XX5 – Maternal care for high head at term, fetus 5Billable
- O32.4XX9 – Maternal care for high head at term, other fetusBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
0 | not applicable or unspecified |
1 | fetus 1 |
2 | fetus 2 |
3 | fetus 3 |
4 | fetus 4 |
5 | fetus 5 |
9 | other fetus |
Notes for O32.4
- Maternal care for failure of head to enter pelvic brim
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
O32 – Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus
- the listed conditions as a reason for observation, hospitalization or other obstetric care of the mother, or for cesarean delivery before onset of labor
- malpresentation of fetus with obstructed labor (O64.-)
- 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.
Index terms for O32.4
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in O32
- O32.0 – Maternal care for unstable lieHeader
- O32.1 – Maternal care for breech presentationHeader
- O32.2 – Maternal care for transverse and oblique lieHeader
- O32.3 – Maternal care for face, brow and chin presentationHeader
- O32.6 – Maternal care for compound presentationHeader
- O32.8 – Maternal care for other malpresentation of fetusHeader
- O32.9 – Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecifiedHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O32.4?
O32.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for maternal care for high head at term, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).
Is O32.4 a billable code?
No. O32.4 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does O32.4 belong to?
It belongs to category O32 – Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.