ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O35.9

the listed conditions in the fetus as a reason for hospitalization or other obstetric care to the mother, or for termination of pregnancy

One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O35. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O35 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.

code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.

any associated maternal condition

supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)

encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out (Z03.7-)

mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)

obstetrical tetanus (A34)

postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)

puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

CODES FROM THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR USE ONLY ON MATERNAL RECORDS, NEVER ON NEWBORN RECORDS

Codes from this chapter are for use for conditions related to or aggravated by the pregnancy, childbirth, or by the puerperium (maternal causes or obstetric causes)

Trimesters are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. They are defined as follows:

1st trimester- less than 14 weeks 0 days

2nd trimester- 14 weeks 0 days to less than 28 weeks 0 days

3rd trimester- 28 weeks 0 days until delivery