O69
⚠ Non-billable
Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
Code
O69
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
7th character
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O69?
ICD-10-CM code O69 represents Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is O69 billable?
No. O69 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is O69 in?
O69 belongs to the Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium chapter (O00–O9A) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the O69 category
O69.0
Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord
Non-billable
O69.1
Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression
Non-billable
O69.2
Labor and delivery complicated by other cord entanglement, with compression
Non-billable
O69.3
Labor and delivery complicated by short cord
Non-billable
O69.4
Labor and delivery complicated by vasa previa
Non-billable
O69.5
Labor and delivery complicated by vascular lesion of cord
Non-billable
O69.8
Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications
Non-billable
O69.81
Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression
Non-billable
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