O69.9 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
- Code
O69.9(claims format:O699)- Description
- Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified
- Short description
- Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unsp
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under O69.9
O69.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O69.9XX0 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, not applicable or unspecifiedBillable
- O69.9XX1 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, fetus 1Billable
- O69.9XX2 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, fetus 2Billable
- O69.9XX3 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, fetus 3Billable
- O69.9XX4 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, fetus 4Billable
- O69.9XX5 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, fetus 5Billable
- O69.9XX9 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, other fetusBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| 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.
Index terms for O69.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in O69
- O69.0 – Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cordHeader
- O69.1 – Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compressionHeader
- O69.2 – Labor and delivery complicated by other cord entanglement, with compressionHeader
- O69.3 – Labor and delivery complicated by short cordHeader
- O69.4 – Labor and delivery complicated by vasa previaHeader
- O69.5 – Labor and delivery complicated by vascular lesion of cordHeader
- O69.8 – Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complicationsHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O69.9?
O69.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, unspecified, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).
Is O69.9 a billable code?
No. O69.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does O69.9 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.