2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O64Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O60-O77›O64

ICD-10-CM O64
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O64 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O64.0XX0, O64.0XX1, O64.0XX2, and O64.0XX3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O64
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus
Chapter
O60-O77
Complications of labor and delivery

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO60-O77Complications of labor and delivery
CategoryO64Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus
This CodeO64Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus

Specific Coding for Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresent of fetusOverview

Non-specific codes like O64 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O64.0 for Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head

  • O64.1 for Obstructed labor due to breech presentation

  • O64.2 for Obstructed labor due to face presentation

  • O64.3 for Obstructed labor due to brow presentation

  • O64.4 for Obstructed labor due to shoulder presentation

  • O64.5 for Obstructed labor due to compound presentation

  • O64.8 for Obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation

  • O64.9 for Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

7th Character Note

  • One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O64. 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

7th Character

  • 0 - not applicable or unspecified
  • 1 - fetus 1
  • 2 - fetus 2
  • 3 - fetus 3
  • 4 - fetus 4
  • 5 - fetus 5
  • 9 - other fetus

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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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 O64Overview

Is O64 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus need a more specific code from this category, such as O64.0XX0, O64.0XX1, and O64.0XX2.