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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Compressus fetus

O31.0

Papyraceous fetus

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fetus, fetal › compressus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Compressus fetus

The ICD-10-CM code for Compressus fetus is O31.0 (Papyraceous fetus).

Within O31 (complications specific to multiple gestation), O31.0 is specifically for Papyraceous fetus. Related codes cover Continuing pregnancy after spontaneous abortion of one fetus or more (O31.1), Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more (O31.2), Continuing pregnancy after elective fetal reduction of one fetus or more (O31.3), Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more (O31.4) and other complications specific to multiple gestation (O31.8).

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.

Common questions about Compressus fetus ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Compressus fetus?

O31.0 — Papyraceous fetus (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is O31.0 billable?

No. O31.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.