Question 1

Is O31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O31 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code O31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O31 represents Complications specific to multiple gestation. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code O31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O31 is section:O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from O31?

Accepted Answer

Code O31 has Type 2 Excludes including: delayed delivery of second twin, triplet, etc. (O63.2); malpresentation of one fetus or more (O32.9); placental transfusion syndromes (O43.0-). These conditions are not included in O31 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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