O69.81
Non-billableLabor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w/o compression
Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression
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)
O69.81X0Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, unsp
O69.81X1Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 1
O69.81X2Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 2
O69.81X3Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 3
O69.81X4Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 4
O69.81X5Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 5
O69.81X9Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, oth
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w/o compression?
The ICD-10-CM code for labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w/o compression is O69.81. The full clinical description is "Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression". O69.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O69.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O69.81 represents "Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression". 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 O69.81 a billable code?
No, O69.81 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 O69.81.
What chapter is O69.81 in?
O69.81 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O69.81?
O69.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O69.81?
O69.81 has 7 child codes, including: O69.81X0 (Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, unsp), O69.81X1 (Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 1), O69.81X2 (Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 2), O69.81X3 (Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 3), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with O69.81?
Yes, when using O69.81 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 O69.81?
O69.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2909340. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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