O64.9
Non-billableObstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent, unsp
Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation, unspecified
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 (7)
O64.9XX0Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, unsp
O64.9XX1Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 1
O64.9XX2Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 2
O64.9XX3Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 3
O64.9XX4Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 4
O64.9XX5Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 5
O64.9XX9Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, oth
Related Codes(7)
O64.0Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head
O64.1Obstructed labor due to breech presentation
O64.2Obstructed labor due to face presentation
O64.3Obstructed labor due to brow presentation
O64.4Obstructed labor due to shoulder presentation
O64.5Obstructed labor due to compound presentation
O64.8Obstructed labor due to oth malposition and malpresentation
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent, unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent, unsp is O64.9. The full clinical description is "Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation, unspecified". O64.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O64.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O64.9 represents “Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation, unspecified”. 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 O64.9 a billable code?
No, O64.9 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 O64.9.
What chapter is O64.9 in?
O64.9 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O64.9?
O64.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O64.9?
O64.9 has 7 child codes, including: O64.9XX0 (Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, unsp), O64.9XX1 (Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 1), O64.9XX2 (Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 2), O64.9XX3 (Obstructed labor due to malpos and malpresent, unsp, fetus 3), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with O64.9?
Yes, when using O64.9, 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 O64.9?
O64.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495258. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O64.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent, unsp 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 O64.9?
O64.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB04.Z (Obstructed labour due to malposition or malpresentation of fetus, unspecified).
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