2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O64.8XX3Obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation, fetus 3
O64.8XX3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation, fetus 3. The 7th character 3 identifies fetus 3 in a multiple gestation pregnancy. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 817 through 819, 831 through 833. 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 Malposition, disproportion or other labor complications.
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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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Questions About O64.8XX3Overview
Is O64.8XX3 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation, fetus 3 on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character 3 in O64.8XX3 mean?
The final character 3 identifies the fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy: this code reports obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation for fetus 3.
What MS-DRG does O64.8XX3 group to?
When obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation, fetus 3 is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 817, 818, 819, 831, 832, 833, with relative weights from 0.5229 to 1.6880 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Who can O64.8XX3 be reported for?
The Medicare Code Editor checks obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation, fetus 3 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 O64.8XX3?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation, fetus 3 converts to ICD-9-CM 660.01 (obstruc/fet malpos-deliv) and 652.81 (malposition NEC-deliver). 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.
