2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O71Other obstetric trauma

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O60-O77›O71

ICD-10-CM O71
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

O71 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other obstetric trauma, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O71.00, O71.02, O71.03, and O71.1.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O71
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other obstetric trauma
Short Description
Other obstetric trauma
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
CategoryO71Other obstetric trauma
This CodeO71Other obstetric trauma

Specific Coding for Other obstetric traumaOverview

Non-specific codes like O71 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O71.0 for Rupture of uterus (spontaneous) before onset of labor

  • Use O71.00 for Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, unspecified trimester

  • Use O71.02 for Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, second trimester

  • Use O71.03 for Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, third trimester

  • Use O71.1 for Rupture of uterus during labor

  • Use O71.2 for Postpartum inversion of uterus

  • Use O71.3 for Obstetric laceration of cervix

  • Use O71.4 for Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone

  • Use O71.5 for Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs

  • Use O71.6 for Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments

  • Use O71.7 for Obstetric hematoma of pelvis

  • O71.8 for Other specified obstetric trauma

  • Use O71.81 for Laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified

  • Use O71.82 for Other specified trauma to perineum and vulva

  • Use O71.89 for Other specified obstetric trauma

  • Use O71.9 for Obstetric trauma, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to O71: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 15. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

  • obstetric damage from instruments

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 O71, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming O71: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • S37 Injury of urinary and pelvic organs
    obstetric trauma to pelvic organs (O71.-)
  • S37.6 Injury of uterus
    injury to uterus during delivery (O71.-)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming O71: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    obstetric trauma (O70-O71) names O70-O71, which includes this code

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:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 O71Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other obstetric trauma?

O71 is the ICD-10-CM category for other obstetric trauma, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is O71 (Other obstetric trauma) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other obstetric trauma, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other obstetric trauma need a more specific code from this category, such as O71.00, O71.02, and O71.03.