O35.0
Non-Billable

Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus?

ICD-10-CM O35.0 is the diagnosis code for Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for O35.0

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in O35.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • chromosomal abnormality in fetus (O35.1-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O35.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
O35.00Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, unspecifiedBillableO35.01Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, agenesis of the corpus callosumBillableO35.02Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, anencephalyBillableO35.03Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, choroid plexus cystsBillableO35.04Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, encephaloceleBillableO35.05Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, holoprosencephalyBillableO35.06Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, hydrocephalyBillableO35.07Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, microcephalyBillableO35.08Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, spina bifidaBillableO35.09Maternal care for (suspected) other central nervous system malformation or damage in fetusBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O35.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O35.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O35.0 mean?

O35.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O35.0?

The parent code of O35.0 is O35 ("Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage"). O35.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O35.0 in?

O35.0 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.

What are the sub-codes of O35.0?

O35.0 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O35.00, O35.01, O35.02, O35.03, O35.04 and more.

When should I use O35.0?

Use O35.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus" 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 (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus is O35.0.

Can O35.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O35.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O35.0 in?

O35.0 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O35.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, O35.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousO35Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damageNext →O35.00Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation or damage in fetus, unspecified
Code Details
O35.0
Maternal care for (suspected) central nervous system malformation in fetus
Non-Billable / Non-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