Question 1

Is O32 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O32 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 O32 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O32 represents Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus. 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 O32?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O32 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 are excluded from O32?

Accepted Answer

Code O32 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malpresentation of fetus with obstructed labor (O64.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with O32 as they represent different diagnoses.

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