Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O36.831 is the diagnosis code for Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, first trimester. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where O36.831 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, O36.831 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
O36.831 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, first trimester". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of O36.831 is O36.83 ("Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm"). O36.831 provides a more specific classification within this category.
O36.831 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.
Use O36.831 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, first trimester" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, first trimester is O36.831.
Yes, O36.831 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
O36.831 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O36.831 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.