O69.81X5 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, fetus 5
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
- Code
O69.81X5(claims format:O6981X5)- Description
- Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, fetus 5
- Short description
- Labor and del comp by cord around neck, w/o comprsn, fetus 5
- 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
- O69 › O69.8 › O69.81
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.
O69 – Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications
- One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O69. 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 category O69 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.
Related codes in O69.81
- O69.81X0 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecifiedBillable
- O69.81X1 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, fetus 1Billable
- O69.81X2 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, fetus 2Billable
- O69.81X3 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, fetus 3Billable
- O69.81X4 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, fetus 4Billable
- O69.81X9 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, other fetusBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O69.81X5?
O69.81X5 is the ICD-10-CM code for labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, fetus 5, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).
Is O69.81X5 a billable code?
Yes. O69.81X5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does O69.81X5 belong to?
It belongs to category O69 – Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications.
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.