2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O25Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O20-O29›O25

ICD-10-CM O25
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

O25 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O25.10, O25.11, O25.12, and O25.13.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O25
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Short Description
Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
O20-O29
Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO20-O29Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
CategoryO25Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
This CodeO25Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Specific Coding for Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumOverview

Non-specific codes like O25 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O25.1 for Malnutrition in pregnancy

  • Use O25.10 for Malnutrition in pregnancy, unspecified trimester

  • Use O25.11 for Malnutrition in pregnancy, first trimester

  • Use O25.12 for Malnutrition in pregnancy, second trimester

  • Use O25.13 for Malnutrition in pregnancy, third trimester

  • Use O25.2 for Malnutrition in childbirth

  • Use O25.3 for Malnutrition in the puerperium

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to O25: its own notes plus those printed at block O20-O29 and Chapter 15. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block O20-O29 Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy applies to 260 codes
  • maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)
  • maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the puerperium (O98-O99)
From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • CODES FROM THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR USE ONLY ON MATERNAL RECORDS, NEVER ON NEWBORN RECORDS
  • Codes from this chapter are for use for conditions related to or aggravated by the pregnancy, childbirth, or by the puerperium (maternal causes or obstetric causes)
  • Trimesters are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. They are defined as follows:
  • 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

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name O25, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming O25: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • O99.2 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
    malnutrition (O25.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Health Problems in Pregnancy

A health problem in pregnancy is any disease or condition that could affect your health or the health of your fetus. Some health problems may make it more likely that you will have a high-risk pregnancy. A high-risk pregnancy is one in which you, your fetus, or both are at higher risk for health problems than in a typical pregnancy.

The full article covers:

  • What are health problems in pregnancy?
  • What raises my risk for health problems during pregnancy?
  • Can chronic health conditions cause problems in pregnancy?
  • Can health problems in pregnancy be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About O25Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium?

O25 is the ICD-10-CM category for malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is O25 (Malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malnutrition in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium need a more specific code from this category, such as O25.10, O25.11, and O25.12.