O48Header code — not billable
Late pregnancy
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- Category
- O48
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category O48
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O48?
O48 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Late pregnancy.
Is O48 a billable code?
No. O48 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 O48 in?
O48 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
When did O48 become effective?
O48 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to O48?
O48 belongs to category O48, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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