Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage
Chapter 15:Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
ICD-10 O35 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage.
ICD-10 Category O35 pertains to maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormalities and damage. This category encompasses a range of conditions where a fetal abnormality is identified or suspected during pregnancy, including congenital malformations, genetic disorders, and other anomalies that may affect the fetus's health and development. The clinical significance of this category lies in the need for careful monitoring and management of pregnancies complicated by these conditions to optimize outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. Healthcare providers must be vigilant in assessing risks and providing appropriate interventions, which may include specialized imaging, genetic counseling, and multidisciplinary care approaches.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
O35 includes conditions such as congenital malformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and other fetal anomalies that are known or suspected during pregnancy.
O35 codes should be used when there is a known or suspected fetal abnormality that requires special maternal care and monitoring throughout the pregnancy.
Documentation must include detailed clinical findings, diagnostic imaging results, and any referrals to specialists, as well as ongoing assessments of the fetal condition.
