O36.4
Billable

Maternal care for intrauterine death

Billable / Specific Code

What is Maternal care for intrauterine death?

ICD-10-CM O36.4 is the diagnosis code for Maternal care for intrauterine death. 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 O36.4

✅ This Code Includes

  • Maternal care for intrauterine fetal death NOS
  • Maternal care for intrauterine fetal death after completion of 20 weeks of gestation
  • Maternal care for late fetal death
  • Maternal care for missed delivery

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O36.4. They are mutually exclusive:

  • missed abortion (O02.1)
  • stillbirth (P95)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O36.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O36.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O36.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O36.4 mean?

O36.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Maternal care for intrauterine death". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O36.4?

The parent code of O36.4 is O36 ("Maternal care for other fetal problems"). O36.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O36.4 in?

O36.4 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 O36.4?

Use O36.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Maternal care for intrauterine death" 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 intrauterine death?

The ICD-10-CM code for Maternal care for intrauterine death is O36.4.

Can O36.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O36.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O36.4 in?

O36.4 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O36.4?

Type 1 Excludes for O36.4 include: missed abortion (O02.1); stillbirth (P95).

Is O36.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, O36.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O36.4
Maternal care for intrauterine death
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