O69.9
Non-billableLabor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unsp
Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, 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)
O69.9XX0Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, unsp
O69.9XX1Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 1
O69.9XX2Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 2
O69.9XX3Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 3
O69.9XX4Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 4
O69.9XX5Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 5
O69.9XX9Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, oth
Related Codes(7)
O69.0Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord
O69.1Labor and delivery comp by cord around neck, w compression
O69.2Labor and delivery comp by oth cord entangle, w compression
O69.3Labor and delivery complicated by short cord
O69.4Labor and delivery complicated by vasa previa
O69.5Labor and delivery complicated by vascular lesion of cord
O69.8Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications
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 labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unsp is O69.9. The full clinical description is "Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified". O69.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O69.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O69.9 represents “Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, 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 O69.9 a billable code?
No, O69.9 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 O69.9.
What chapter is O69.9 in?
O69.9 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O69.9?
O69.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O69.9?
O69.9 has 7 child codes, including: O69.9XX0 (Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, unsp), O69.9XX1 (Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 1), O69.9XX2 (Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 2), O69.9XX3 (Labor and delivery complicated by cord comp, unsp, fetus 3), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with O69.9?
Yes, when using O69.9, 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 O69.9?
O69.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495271. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O69.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, 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 O69.9?
O69.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB08.Z (Labour or delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications, unspecified).
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