Other obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10 Codes (200)
O98O98.0O98.01O98.011O98.012O98.013O98.019O98.02O98.03O98.1O98.11O98.111O98.112O98.113O98.119O98.12O98.13O98.2O98.21O98.211O98.212O98.213O98.219O98.22O98.23O98.3O98.31O98.311O98.312O98.313O98.319O98.32O98.33O98.4O98.41O98.411O98.412O98.413O98.419O98.42O98.43O98.5O98.51O98.511O98.512O98.513O98.519O98.52O98.53O98.6O98.61O98.611O98.612O98.613O98.619O98.62O98.63O98.7O98.71O98.711O98.712O98.713O98.719O98.72O98.73O98.8O98.81O98.811O98.812O98.813O98.819O98.82O98.83O98.9O98.91O98.911O98.912O98.913O98.919O98.92O98.93O99O99.0O99.01O99.011O99.012O99.013O99.019O99.02O99.03O99.1O99.11O99.111O99.112O99.113O99.119O99.12O99.13O99.2O99.21O99.210O99.211O99.212O99.213O99.214O99.215O99.28O99.280O99.281O99.282O99.283O99.284O99.285O99.3O99.31O99.310O99.311O99.312O99.313O99.314O99.315O99.32O99.320O99.321O99.322O99.323O99.324O99.325O99.33O99.330O99.331O99.332O99.333O99.334O99.335O99.34O99.340O99.341O99.342O99.343O99.344O99.345O99.35O99.350O99.351O99.352O99.353O99.354O99.355O99.4O99.41O99.411O99.412O99.413O99.419O99.42O99.43O99.5O99.51O99.511O99.512O99.513O99.519O99.52O99.53O99.6O99.61O99.611O99.612O99.613O99.619O99.62O99.63O99.7O99.71O99.711O99.712O99.713O99.719O99.72O99.73O99.8O99.81O99.810O99.814O99.815O99.82O99.820O99.824O99.825O99.83O99.830O99.834O99.835O99.84O99.840O99.841O99.842O99.843O99.844Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
New Codes (1)
Revised Codes (1)
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for O94-O9A codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
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Range Overview
The O94-O9A range in ICD-10 covers a variety of obstetric conditions that are not classified elsewhere. These codes are used to document conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium, including complications and disorders that are not covered in other categories. This range is crucial for accurate documentation and billing in obstetric care.
Key Usage Points:
- •Always code to the highest level of specificity.
- •Use additional codes to identify any associated conditions.
- •For multiple gestations, assign a code for each fetus affected.
- •Remember to code for any complications of delivery.
- •Use Z3A codes to denote weeks of gestation.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a patient presents with an obstetric condition not classified elsewhere.
- ✓When a patient has a complication of pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium.
- ✓When a patient has a disorder of the breast associated with childbirth.
- ✓When a patient has a condition complicating pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the condition is classified elsewhere.
- ✗When the patient is not pregnant or in the puerperium.
- ✗When the condition is not related to pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium.
- ✗When the condition is a normal physiological change associated with pregnancy.
Code Exclusions
Always verify exclusions by checking the ICD-10 manual and any updates from the World Health Organization.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation for codes in the O94-O9A range should be thorough and specific, detailing the patient's condition, any complications, and the impact on pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium. The documentation should support the code chosen and provide a clear picture of the patient's health status.
Clinical Information:
- •Detailed description of the patient's condition
- •Any complications or associated conditions
- •The impact of the condition on pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
- •Any treatments or interventions provided
- •The outcome of the condition and any ongoing care required
Supporting Evidence:
- •Medical history and examination findings
- •Laboratory and imaging results
- •Notes from any consultations or referrals
- •Treatment plans and progress notes
Good Documentation Example:
Patient presented with severe postpartum hemorrhage following vaginal delivery. Hemorrhage was controlled with uterine massage and administration of oxytocin. Patient stabilized and will be monitored closely.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient had bleeding after delivery.
Common Documentation Errors:
- âš Not documenting to the highest level of specificity
- âš Not including associated conditions or complications
- âš Not indicating the impact on pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
- âš Not providing supporting evidence
Range Statistics
Coding Complexity
The complexity of these codes is medium due to the need to understand a variety of obstetric conditions and complications, identify any associated conditions, and code to the highest level of specificity. Additionally, coders must be aware of any exclusions in this range.
Key Factors:
- â–¸Understanding the specific conditions covered by this range
- â–¸Identifying any associated conditions or complications
- â–¸Coding to the highest level of specificity
- â–¸Identifying any exclusions
Specialty Focus
These codes are primarily used in obstetrics and gynecology, but may also be relevant in family medicine and emergency medicine when dealing with obstetric patients.
Primary Specialties:
Clinical Scenarios:
- • A patient presents with a severe postpartum hemorrhage following a vaginal delivery.
- • A patient has a breast abscess that developed during the puerperium.
- • A patient presents with a complication of a cesarean section.
- • A patient has a condition complicating pregnancy, such as a urinary tract infection.
Resources & References
There are a variety of resources available to assist with coding in the O94-O9A range, including the ICD-10 manual, official coding guidelines, and clinical reference materials.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10 Manual
- World Health Organization ICD-10 Guidelines
- National Coding Guidelines
Clinical References:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Textbooks
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Educational Materials:
- Coding Workshops and Webinars
- Online Coding Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a code from the O94-O9A range for a condition that is not related to pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium?
No, these codes are specifically for conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium. If the condition is not related to these, a different code should be used.