O77 – Other fetal stress complicating labor and delivery
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
ICD-10-CM code
O77
- Code
O77(claims format:O77)- Description
- Other fetal stress complicating labor and delivery
- 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
Billable codes under O77
O77 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O77.0 – Labor and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluidBillable
- O77.1 – Fetal stress in labor or delivery due to drug administrationBillable
- O77.8 – Labor and delivery complicated by other evidence of fetal stressBillable
- O77.9 – Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O77?
O77 is the ICD-10-CM code for other fetal stress complicating labor and delivery, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).
Is O77 a billable code?
No. O77 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.