ICD 10 CM code o34.591 on clinical practice

June 6, 2024
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ICD-10-CM Code O34.591: Maternal Care for Other Abnormalities of Gravid Uterus, First Trimester

This code is used to report maternal care for any abnormality of the gravid uterus in the first trimester of pregnancy that does not have a specific code. It serves as a catch-all for situations where a precise diagnosis for the abnormality of the gravid uterus is unavailable.

Category: Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium > Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems

Description:

This code is assigned when a provider encounters an abnormal gravid uterus in the first trimester but lacks sufficient information to specify the exact nature of the abnormality.

Parent Code Notes:

O34 Includes: The listed conditions as a reason for hospitalization, obstetric care of the mother, or for cesarean delivery before the onset of labor. Code first any associated obstructed labor (O65.5) Use additional code for specific conditions when applicable.

Clinical Considerations:

The need for this code arises when documentation mentions an abnormal gravid uterus but lacks a more specific diagnosis. This often happens when providers document only the presence of an abnormal gravid uterus without detailing the type of abnormality.

Documentation Concepts:

Trimester Weeks of gestation Condition

Excludes:

1: Supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-) 2: Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-) Obstetrical tetanus (A34) Postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0) Puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

Examples of Use:

Scenario 1: A pregnant woman in her first trimester is hospitalized due to an abnormally shaped uterus. However, the specific type of uterine abnormality is not documented in the medical records. In this case, O34.591 would be used to code the maternal care. Scenario 2: A pregnant woman presents for a prenatal visit in her first trimester, revealing an abnormal uterine position to her provider. However, the provider doesn't provide a detailed explanation of the nature of the abnormality. The provider may code this encounter using O34.591 for maternal care. Scenario 3: A pregnant woman in her first trimester is admitted for a cesarean delivery because of a uterine anomaly. The anomaly, however, is not further specified in the medical documentation. O34.591 would be the appropriate code to represent the maternal care in this scenario.

Note:

Codes from this chapter are reserved for maternal records only. They are never used on newborn records. Codes from this chapter are designed for conditions related to or aggravated by pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium.

Trimesters:

Trimesters are determined from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). Here's a breakdown of trimester durations: 1st Trimester - less than 14 weeks 0 days 2nd Trimester - 14 weeks 0 days to less than 28 weeks 0 days 3rd Trimester - 28 weeks 0 days until delivery.

Specific Week of Gestation:

If you have information about the specific week of pregnancy, consider using additional code from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation.

Related Codes:

ICD-10-CM: Z3A.0 - Z3A.9 Weeks of gestation O65.5 - Obstructed labor O34.51 - Maternal care for uterine fibroids, first trimester O34.52 - Maternal care for uterine malformations, first trimester ICD-9-CM: 654.41 - Other abnormalities in shape or position of gravid uterus and of neighboring structures delivered 654.42 - Other abnormalities in shape or position of gravid uterus and of neighboring structures delivered with postpartum complication 654.43 - Other abnormalities in shape or position of gravid uterus and of neighboring structures antepartum 654.44 - Other abnormalities in shape or position of gravid uterus and of neighboring structures postpartum DRG: 817 - Other Antepartum Diagnoses With O.R. Procedures With MCC 818 - Other Antepartum Diagnoses With O.R. Procedures With CC 819 - Other Antepartum Diagnoses With O.R. Procedures Without CC/MCC 831 - Other Antepartum Diagnoses Without O.R. Procedures With MCC 832 - Other Antepartum Diagnoses Without O.R. Procedures With CC 833 - Other Antepartum Diagnoses Without O.R. Procedures Without CC/MCC CPT: 57160 - Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device 58578 - Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, uterus 76801 - Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real-time with image documentation, fetal and maternal evaluation, first trimester (<14 weeks 0 days), transabdominal approach; single or first gestation 76813 - Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real-time with image documentation, first trimester fetal nuchal translucency measurement, transabdominal or transvaginal approach; single or first gestation 99202 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision-making 99203 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99204 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99205 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99211 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional 99212 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making 99213 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99214 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99215 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99221 - Initial hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward or low level of medical decision making 99222 - Initial hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99223 - Initial hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99231 - Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward or low level of medical decision making 99232 - Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99233 - Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99234 - Hospital inpatient or observation care, for the evaluation and management of a patient including admission and discharge on the same date, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward or low level of medical decision making 99235 - Hospital inpatient or observation care, for the evaluation and management of a patient including admission and discharge on the same date, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99236 - Hospital inpatient or observation care, for the evaluation and management of a patient including admission and discharge on the same date, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99238 - Hospital inpatient or observation discharge day management; 30 minutes or less on the date of the encounter 99239 - Hospital inpatient or observation discharge day management; more than 30 minutes on the date of the encounter 99242 - Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making 99243 - Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99244 - Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99245 - Office or other outpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99252 - Inpatient or observation consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making 99253 - Inpatient or observation consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99254 - Inpatient or observation consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99255 - Inpatient or observation consultation for a new or established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99281 - Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional 99282 - Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making 99283 - Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99284 - Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99285 - Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99304 - Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward or low level of medical decision making 99305 - Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99306 - Initial nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99307 - Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making 99308 - Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99309 - Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99310 - Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99315 - Nursing facility discharge management; 30 minutes or less total time on the date of the encounter 99316 - Nursing facility discharge management; more than 30 minutes total time on the date of the encounter 99341 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making 99342 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99344 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99345 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99347 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making 99348 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making 99349 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making 99350 - Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making 99459 - Pelvic examination (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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This information is meant as an example provided by an expert and should not be used as a substitute for official coding guidelines. Always consult with the latest editions of the ICD-10-CM manual and other official coding resources for the most accurate and up-to-date information on coding instructions and guidelines.

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