ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for arm or hand prolapse
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Prolapse, prolapsed › arm or hand”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding arm or hand prolapse
The ICD-10-CM code for arm or hand prolapse is O32.2 (Maternal care for transverse and oblique lie). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on O32.2.
Within O32 (maternal care for malpresentation of fetus), O32.2 is specifically for maternal care for transverse and oblique lie. Related codes cover unstable lie (O32.0), breech presentation (O32.1), face, brow and chin presentation (O32.3), high head at term (O32.4), compound presentation (O32.6), other malpresentation of fetus (O32.8) and unspecified (O32.9).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: 0 for not applicable or unspecified, 1 for fetus 1, 2 for fetus 2, 3 for fetus 3, 4 for fetus 4, 5 for fetus 5 and 1 more. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific arm or hand prolapse codes (official index)
- causing obstructed labor O64.4 — Obstructed labor due to shoulder presentation
Common questions about arm or hand prolapse ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for arm or hand prolapse?
- O32.2 — Maternal care for transverse and oblique lie (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O64.4.
What is the ICD-10 code for causing obstructed labor arm or hand prolapse?
- O64.4 — Obstructed labor due to shoulder presentation (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is O32.2 billable?
- No. O32.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.