O69.0
Non-billableLabor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord
Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord
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)
- supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
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 (7)
O69.0XX0Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, unsp
O69.0XX1Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 1
O69.0XX2Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 2
O69.0XX3Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 3
O69.0XX4Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 4
O69.0XX5Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 5
O69.0XX9Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, oth
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O69.0?
ICD-10-CM code O69.0 represents "Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O69.0 a billable code?
No, O69.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under O69.0.
What chapter is O69.0 in?
O69.0 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O69.0?
O69.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O69.0?
O69.0 has 7 child codes, including: O69.0XX0 (Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, unsp), O69.0XX1 (Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 1), O69.0XX2 (Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 2), O69.0XX3 (Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 3), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with O69.0?
Yes, when using O69.0 you should also code: 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 O69.0?
O69.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0157275. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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