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)
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
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
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, 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 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.
How does O69.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w/o compression 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 O69.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for O69.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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