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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for fetus

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

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

About coding fetus

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for fetus; the code depends on the details below.

More specific fetus codes (official index)

  • alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic) Q86.0 — Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic)
  • compressus O31.0 — Papyraceous fetus
  • hydantoin syndrome Q86.1 — Fetal hydantoin syndrome
  • lung tissue P28.0 — Primary atelectasis of newborn
  • papyraceous O31.0 — Papyraceous fetus

Common questions about fetus ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol syndrome fetus?

Q86.0 — Fetal alcohol syndrome (dysmorphic).

What is the ICD-10 code for compressus fetus?

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

What is the ICD-10 code for hydantoin syndrome fetus?

Q86.1 — Fetal hydantoin syndrome.

What is the ICD-10 code for lung tissue fetus?

P28.0 — Primary atelectasis of newborn.

What is the ICD-10 code for papyraceous fetus?

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