Applies from O32 Maternal care for malpresentation of fetus
Includes
the listed conditions as a reason for observation, hospitalization or other obstetric care of the mother, or for cesarean delivery before onset of labor
Excludes1 (never code together)
malpresentation of fetus with obstructed labor (O64.-)
7th character note
One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O32. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O32 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.
7th character required
0 — not applicable or unspecified
1 — fetus 1
2 — fetus 2
3 — fetus 3
4 — fetus 4
5 — fetus 5
9 — other fetus
Diagnosis Index entries for O32.0
Delivery (childbirth) (labor) › complicated › by › malposition, malpresentation › without obstruction › unstable lie
Pregnancy (single) (uterine) › complicated by (care of) (management affected by) › unstable lie