O31.0

Non-billable

Papyraceous fetus

O31.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Papyraceous fetus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O31.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O31
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before the 20th week. Most miscarriages happen very early in the pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant . What causes a miscarriage? A miscarriage can happen in any pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur because the fetus doesn't develop properly. This is often linked to a genetic problem with the fetus, such as an extra or…

Read more about Miscarriage at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Fetus compressus

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O31.0?
O31.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Papyraceous fetus". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O31.0 a billable code?
No — O31.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O31.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of O31.0?
O31.0 has 4 more specific child codes, including O31.00, O31.01, O31.02.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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