O69.8
Non-billableLabor and delivery complicated by other cord complications
Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O69.8?
ICD-10-CM code O69.8 represents "Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O69.8 a billable code?
No, O69.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under O69.8.
What chapter is O69.8 in?
O69.8 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O69.8?
O69.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O69.8?
O69.8 has 3 child codes, including: O69.81 (Labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w/o compression), O69.82 (Labor and delivery comp by oth cord entangle, w/o comprsn), O69.89 (Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications).
Are additional codes required with O69.8?
Yes, when using O69.8 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 O69.8?
O69.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477847. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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