2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O60.10X5Preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester, fetus 5
O60.10X5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester, fetus 5. The 7th character 5 identifies fetus 5 in a multiple gestation pregnancy. 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). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Early or threatened labor.
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Preterm Labor
Preterm labor is labor that starts before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. It can lead to premature birth. Premature babies may face serious health risks.
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Questions About O60.10X5Overview
Is O60.10X5 (Preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester, fetus 5 on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character 5 in O60.10X5 mean?
The final character 5 identifies the fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy: this code reports preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester for fetus 5.
Who can O60.10X5 be reported for?
The Medicare Code Editor checks preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester, fetus 5 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 O60.10X5?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester, fetus 5 converts to ICD-9-CM 644.20 (early onset deliv-unspec). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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[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.
