O64
Non-billableObstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent of fetus
Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
7th Character Definitions
- 0 - not applicable or unspecified
- 1 - fetus 1
- 2 - fetus 2
- 3 - fetus 3
- 4 - fetus 4
- 5 - fetus 5
- 9 - other fetus
Child Codes (8)
O64.0Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head
O64.1Obstructed labor due to breech presentation
O64.2Obstructed labor due to face presentation
O64.3Obstructed labor due to brow presentation
O64.4Obstructed labor due to shoulder presentation
O64.5Obstructed labor due to compound presentation
O64.8Obstructed labor due to oth malposition and malpresentation
O64.9Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent, unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent of fetus?
The ICD-10-CM code for obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent of fetus is O64. The full clinical description is "Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus". O64 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O64 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O64 represents “Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O64 a billable code?
No, O64 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under O64.
What chapter is O64 in?
O64 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O64?
O64 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O64?
O64 has 8 child codes, including: O64.0 (Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head), O64.1 (Obstructed labor due to breech presentation), O64.2 (Obstructed labor due to face presentation), O64.3 (Obstructed labor due to brow presentation), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with O64?
Yes, when using O64, also report: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What are the UMLS CUIs for O64?
O64 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495256. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O64 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent of fetus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of O64?
O64 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB04.Z (Obstructed labour due to malposition or malpresentation of fetus, unspecified).
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