2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O26.72Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O20-O29›O26

ICD-10-CM O26.72
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O26.72 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to maternity cases (age 9 through 64). Coders also document this condition as dislocation of symphysis pubis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Complications specified during childbirth.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in OB/GYN medical specialties to designate conditions such maternal disorders related to pregnancy.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O26.72
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth
Short Description
Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
O26.7
Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO20-O29Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
CategoryO26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy
This CodeO26.72Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for O26.72.

Maternity diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in maternity cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The maternity code edits apply to patients age ange is 9–64 years inclusive (e.g., diabetes in pregnancy, antepartum pulmonary complication).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Dislocation of symphysis pubis
  • Dislocation of symphysis pubis in pregnancy
  • Subluxation of symphysis pubis
  • Subluxation of symphysis pubis in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Delivery(childbirth) (labor)
      • complicated
        • by
          • subluxation of symphysis (pubis)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR PRG023
Complications specified during childbirth
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Childbirth Problems

Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:

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Convert O26.72 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
646.81 Preg compl NEC-delivered
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About O26.72Overview

Is O26.72 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Who can O26.72 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth against patient demographics: this code is intended for maternity cases (age 9 through 64). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of O26.72?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in childbirth converts to ICD-9-CM 646.81 (preg compl NEC-delivered). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.