O32.1
Billable

Maternal care for breech presentation

Billable / Specific Code

What is Maternal care for breech presentation?

ICD-10-CM O32.1 is the diagnosis code for Maternal care for breech presentation. This code falls under the section "Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O32.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Maternal care for buttocks presentation
  • Maternal care for complete breech
  • Maternal care for frank breech

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O32.1. They are mutually exclusive:

  • footling presentation (O32.8)
  • incomplete breech (O32.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O32.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O32.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O32.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O32.1 mean?

O32.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Maternal care for breech presentation". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O32.1?

The parent code of O32.1 is O32 ("Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus"). O32.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O32.1 in?

O32.1 is located in Section O30-O48 — "Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O32.1?

Use O32.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Maternal care for breech presentation" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Maternal care for breech presentation?

The ICD-10-CM code for Maternal care for breech presentation is O32.1.

Can O32.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O32.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O32.1 in?

O32.1 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O32.1?

Type 1 Excludes for O32.1 include: footling presentation (O32.8); incomplete breech (O32.8).

Is O32.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, O32.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
O32.1
Maternal care for breech presentation
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O30-O48 — Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
2026 ICD-10-CM