O48 – Late pregnancy
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
ICD-10-CM code
O48
- Code
O48(claims format:O48)- Description
- Late pregnancy
- 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 O48
O48 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O48.0 – Post-term pregnancyBillable
- O48.1 – Prolonged pregnancyBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O48?
O48 is the ICD-10-CM code for late pregnancy, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).
Is O48 a billable code?
No. O48 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.