O66
Non-billableOther obstructed labor
Other obstructed labor
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.
Child Codes (9)
O66.0Obstructed labor due to shoulder dystocia
O66.1Obstructed labor due to locked twins
O66.2Obstructed labor due to unusually large fetus
O66.3Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus
O66.4Failed trial of labor
O66.5Attempted application of vacuum extractor and forceps
O66.6Obstructed labor due to other multiple fetuses
O66.8Other specified obstructed labor
O66.9Obstructed labor, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other obstructed labor?
The ICD-10-CM code for other obstructed labor is O66. The full clinical description is "Other obstructed labor". O66 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O66 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O66 represents “Other obstructed labor”. 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 O66 a billable code?
No, O66 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under O66.
What chapter is O66 in?
O66 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O66?
O66 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O66?
O66 has 9 child codes, including: O66.0 (Obstructed labor due to shoulder dystocia), O66.1 (Obstructed labor due to locked twins), O66.2 (Obstructed labor due to unusually large fetus), O66.3 (Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with O66?
Yes, when using O66, 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 O66?
O66 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495260. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O66 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other obstructed labor 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 O66?
O66 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB06.Z (Obstructed labour due to unspecified causes).
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