O60.12X2 – Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, fetus 2
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
- Code
O60.12X2(claims format:O6012X2)- Description
- Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, fetus 2
- Short description
- Preterm labor second tri w preterm del second tri, fetus 2
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- Block
- O60-O77 Complications of labor and delivery
- Parent codes
- O60 › O60.1 › O60.12
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
0 | not applicable or unspecified |
1 | fetus 1 |
2 | fetus 2 |
3 | fetus 3 |
4 | fetus 4 |
5 | fetus 5 |
9 | other fetus |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
O60 – Preterm labor
- onset (spontaneous) of labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation
O60.1 – Preterm labor with preterm delivery
- One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under subcategory O60.1. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from subcategory O60.1 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.
Related codes in O60.12
- O60.12X0 – Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, not applicable or unspecifiedBillable
- O60.12X1 – Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, fetus 1Billable
- O60.12X3 – Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, fetus 3Billable
- O60.12X4 – Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, fetus 4Billable
- O60.12X5 – Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, fetus 5Billable
- O60.12X9 – Preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, other fetusBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O60.12X2?
O60.12X2 is the ICD-10-CM code for preterm labor second trimester with preterm delivery second trimester, fetus 2, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).
Is O60.12X2 a billable code?
Yes. O60.12X2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does O60.12X2 belong to?
It belongs to category O60 – Preterm labor.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.