O35.F – Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal musculoskeletal anomalies of trunk

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code O35.F
Code
O35.F (claims format: O35F)
Description
Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal musculoskeletal anomalies of trunk
Short description
Mat care other fetl abnlt and damag, fetl ms anomal of trunk
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
O35

Billable codes under O35.F

O35.F is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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).

CharacterMeaning
0not applicable or unspecified
1fetus 1
2fetus 2
3fetus 3
4fetus 4
5fetus 5
9other fetus

Notes for O35.F

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal lower extremities anomalies (O35.H)
  • maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal upper extremities anomalies (O35.G)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O35 – Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage

Includes:
  • the listed conditions in the fetus as a reason for hospitalization or other obstetric care to the mother, or for termination of pregnancy
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-)
Code also:
  • any associated maternal condition
7th character note:
  • One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O35. 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 O35 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.

Index terms for O35.F

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in O35

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O35.F?

O35.F is the ICD-10-CM code for maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal musculoskeletal anomalies of trunk, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).

Is O35.F a billable code?

No. O35.F is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does O35.F belong to?

It belongs to category O35 – Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage.

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.