Complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery (O74) ICD-10-CM
The O74 code range covers complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 10 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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- maternal complications arising from the administration of a general, regional or local anesthetic, analgesic or other sedation during labor and delivery
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- code, if applicable, to identify specific complication
Codes in the O74 Range 11 codes · 10 billable
- O74 Complications of anesthesia during labor and deliveryNon-billable
- O74.0 Aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.1 Other pulmonary complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.2 Cardiac complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.3 Central nervous system complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.4 Toxic reaction to local anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.5 Spinal and epidural anesthesia-induced headache during labor and delivery
- O74.6 Other complications of spinal and epidural anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.7 Failed or difficult intubation for anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.8 Other complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery
- O74.9 Complication of anesthesia during labor and delivery, unspecified
About the O74 Code Range
The ICD-10 codes in the O74 section address complications stemming specifically from anesthesia during labor and delivery. These codes are intended to capture a range of problems from respiratory and cardiac issues to nervous system and local anesthesia reactions that can arise when anesthesia is administered during childbirth.
The ICD-10 code for complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery (O74) encompasses various subcodes for precise conditions. For example, O74.0 covers aspiration pneumonitis, also known as aspiration pneumonitis following anesthesia during labor. Pulmonary complications beyond aspiration, such as pressure collapse of the lung, are classified under O74.1. Cardiac problems including cardiac arrest induced by anesthesia fall under O74.2, while O74.3 captures central nervous system complications like cerebral anoxia. Toxic reactions to local anesthesia are coded with O74.4. Headaches caused by spinal or epidural anesthesia, sometimes called post dural puncture headaches or low-pressure headaches, use O74.5. Other related complications during regional anesthesia or difficult intubations have specific designations such as O74.6 and O74.7. Unspecified or other rare anesthesia complications during labor are coded with O74.8 or O74.9. These codes help healthcare providers clearly document and manage anesthesia-related risks during childbirth.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O74 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 10 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the O74 range classify?
The range classifies complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
