O77.9 – Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O77.9
Code
O77.9 (claims format: O779)
Description
Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
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
O77

Notes for O77.9

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • abnormality of fetal acid-base balance (O68)
  • abnormality in fetal heart rate or rhythm (O76)
  • fetal metabolic acidemia (O68)

Index terms for O77.9

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in O77

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O77.9?

O77.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).

Is O77.9 a billable code?

Yes. O77.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O77.9 belong to?

It belongs to category O77 – Other fetal stress complicating labor and delivery.

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.