Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O9A is the diagnosis code for Maternal malignant neoplasms, traumatic injuries and abuse classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. This code falls under the section "Other obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified" 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.
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 O9A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, O9A is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
O9A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Maternal malignant neoplasms, traumatic injuries and abuse classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
O9A is located in Section O94-O9A — "Other obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
O9A has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O9A.1, O9A.2, O9A.3, O9A.4, O9A.5.
Use O9A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Maternal malignant neoplasms, traumatic injuries and abuse classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium" 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 malignant neoplasms, traumatic injuries and abuse classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is O9A.
No, O9A is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
O9A is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O9A is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.