2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O65Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O60-O77›O65

ICD-10-CM O65
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

O65 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O65.0, O65.1, O65.2, and O65.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O65
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality
Short Description
Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
O60-O77
Complications of labor and delivery

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO60-O77Complications of labor and delivery
CategoryO65Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality
This CodeO65Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality

Specific Coding for Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormalityOverview

Non-specific codes like O65 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use O65.0 for Obstructed labor due to deformed pelvis

  • Use O65.1 for Obstructed labor due to generally contracted pelvis

  • Use O65.2 for Obstructed labor due to pelvic inlet contraction

  • Use O65.3 for Obstructed labor due to pelvic outlet and mid-cavity contraction

  • Use O65.4 for Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified

  • Use O65.5 for Obstructed labor due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs

  • Use O65.8 for Obstructed labor due to other maternal pelvic abnormalities

  • Use O65.9 for Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to O65: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 15. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 15 (O00-O9A) Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium applies to 2,481 codes
  • CODES FROM THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR USE ONLY ON MATERNAL RECORDS, NEVER ON NEWBORN RECORDS
  • Codes from this chapter are for use for conditions related to or aggravated by the pregnancy, childbirth, or by the puerperium (maternal causes or obstetric causes)
  • Trimesters are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. They are defined as follows:
  • 1st trimester- less than 14 weeks 0 days
  • 2nd trimester- 14 weeks 0 days to less than 28 weeks 0 days
  • 3rd trimester- 28 weeks 0 days until delivery

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name O65, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention O65.

  • P03.1 Newborn affected by other malpresentation, malposition and disproportion during labor and delivery
    Newborn affected by conditions classifiable to O64-O66 names O64-O66, which includes this code

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming O65: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • O33 Maternal care for disproportion
    disproportion with obstructed labor (O65-O66)

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About O65Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality?

O65 is the ICD-10-CM category for obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is O65 (Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality need a more specific code from this category, such as O65.0, O65.1, and O65.2.