ICD-10/O48

O48 ICD-10-CM Code: Late pregnancy

O48 is the authoritative medical code for Late pregnancy. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for late pregnancy (ICD-10-CM O48), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Late pregnancy is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code O48. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can O48 be billed directly?

No. O48 (Late pregnancy) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to O48 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • O48.0 — Post-term pregnancy
  • O48.1 — Prolonged pregnancy