O36Header code — not billable

Maternal care for other fetal problems

Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Category
O36
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category O36

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O36?

O36 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Maternal care for other fetal problems.

Is O36 a billable code?

No. O36 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is O36 in?

O36 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

When did O36 become effective?

O36 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to O36?

O36 belongs to category O36, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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