2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O69Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O60-O77›O69

ICD-10-CM O69
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O69 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O69.0XX0, O69.0XX1, O69.0XX2, and O69.0XX3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O69
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications
Chapter
O60-O77
Complications of labor and delivery

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO60-O77Complications of labor and delivery
CategoryO69Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications
This CodeO69Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications

Specific Coding for Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord compOverview

Non-specific codes like O69 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O69.0 for Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord

  • O69.1 for Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression

  • O69.2 for Labor and delivery complicated by other cord entanglement, with compression

  • O69.3 for Labor and delivery complicated by short cord

  • O69.4 for Labor and delivery complicated by vasa previa

  • O69.5 for Labor and delivery complicated by vascular lesion of cord

  • O69.8 for Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications

  • O69.81 for Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression

  • O69.82 for Labor and delivery complicated by other cord entanglement, without compression

  • O69.89 for Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications

  • O69.9 for Labor and delivery complicated by cord complication, 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 O69. 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 O69Overview

Is O69 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications need a more specific code from this category, such as O69.0XX0, O69.0XX1, and O69.0XX2.