Question 1

Is O36.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O36.8 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code O36.8 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O36.8 represents Maternal care for other specified fetal problems. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code O36.8 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code O36.8 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code O36.8?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O36.8 is O36 (Maternal care for other fetal problems). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does O36.8 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, O36.8 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: 0 (not applicable or unspecified), 1 (fetus 1), 2 (fetus 2) and 4 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., O36.8XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

O36.82026

Excludes13Not coded together

Excludes25Not included here

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Notes6Additional information

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Is O36.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code O36.8 mean?

When was ICD-10 code O36.8 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code O36.8?

Does O36.8 require a 7th character extension?