O32 – Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
- Code
O32(claims format:O32)- Description
- Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus
- 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
Billable codes under O32
O32 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O32.0 – Maternal care for unstable lieHeader (more codes below)
- O32.1 – Maternal care for breech presentationHeader (more codes below)
- O32.2 – Maternal care for transverse and oblique lieHeader (more codes below)
- O32.3 – Maternal care for face, brow and chin presentationHeader (more codes below)
- O32.4 – Maternal care for high head at termHeader (more codes below)
- O32.6 – Maternal care for compound presentationHeader (more codes below)
- O32.8 – Maternal care for other malpresentation of fetusHeader (more codes below)
- O32.9 – Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
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
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O32?
O32 is the ICD-10-CM code for maternal care for malpresentation of fetus, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).
Is O32 a billable code?
No. O32 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.