Other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classified (O75) ICD-10-CM
The O75 code range covers other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classified with 12 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.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Codes in the O75 Range 12 codes · 10 billable
- O75 Other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classifiedNon-billable
- O75.0 Maternal distress during labor and delivery
- O75.1 Shock during or following labor and delivery
- O75.2 Pyrexia during labor, not elsewhere classified
- O75.3 Other infection during labor
- O75.4 Other complications of obstetric surgery and procedures
- O75.5 Delayed delivery after artificial rupture of membranes
- O75.8 Other specified complications of labor and deliveryNon-billable
- O75.81 Maternal exhaustion complicating labor and delivery
- O75.82 Onset (spontaneous) of labor after 37 completed weeks of gestation but before 39 completed weeks gestation, with delivery by (planned) cesarean section
- O75.89 Other specified complications of labor and delivery
- O75.9 Complication of labor and delivery, unspecified
About the O75 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section O75 covers various unique complications occurring during labor and delivery that do not fit into other specific categories. These codes are essential for accurately documenting and identifying conditions such as maternal distress, shock, infections, and surgical complications that arise during childbirth.
The codes in this section address specific issues like maternal distress during labor (O75.0), often referred to as obstetric pain or pain during labor and delivery, helping coders link common terms to the correct code. Shock during or following labor (O75.1) captures critical circulatory failure events. O75.2 and O75.3 cover maternal fever and infections such as sepsis that may develop during labor. Surgical complications, including uterine rupture or cardiac issues related to obstetric procedures, are classified under O75.4. The section also includes codes for delayed labor after artificial rupture of membranes (O75.5) and other specified complications (O75.8 and O75.89), like exhaustion during labor or abnormalities in delivery mechanics. Finally, O75.9 is used when the complication is unspecified but affects labor or delivery management. This comprehensive range allows healthcare providers and coders to precisely capture diverse maternal conditions complicating childbirth.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O75 range?
Of the 12 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 O75 range classify?
The range classifies other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classified. 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.
