Question 1

Is O29 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O29 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 O29 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O29 represents Complications of anesthesia during pregnancy. 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 O29 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code O29 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 O29?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O29 is section:O20-O29 (Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy (O20-O29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from O29?

Accepted Answer

Code O29 has Type 2 Excludes including: complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery (O74.-); complications of anesthesia during the puerperium (O89.-). These conditions are not included in O29 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with O29?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding O29, consider adding codes for: code, if necessary, to identify the complication. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

O292026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes6Additional information

Includes1Included conditions