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O69.1

Non-billable

Labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w compression

Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

O60-O77

Parent Code

O69

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
  • labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression (O69.81)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

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)

O69.1XX0

Labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, unsp

BillableO69.1XX1

Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 1

BillableO69.1XX2

Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 2

BillableO69.1XX3

Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 3

BillableO69.1XX4

Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 4

BillableO69.1XX5

Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 5

BillableO69.1XX9

Labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, oth

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code O69.1?

ICD-10-CM code O69.1 represents "Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is O69.1 a billable code?

No, O69.1 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 O69.1.

What chapter is O69.1 in?

O69.1 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).

What codes cannot be used with O69.1?

O69.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-); labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression (O69.81).

What are the subcategories under O69.1?

O69.1 has 7 child codes, including: O69.1XX0 (Labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, unsp), O69.1XX1 (Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 1), O69.1XX2 (Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 2), O69.1XX3 (Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w comprsn, fetus 3), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with O69.1?

Yes, when using O69.1 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 O69.1?

O69.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0566742. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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