Other fetal stress complicating labor and delivery (O77)

O77 codes capture various types of fetal stress complicating labor and delivery. They are used when a baby experiences distress or abnormal conditions during childbirth that require careful monitoring and management to support delivery.

The ICD-10 code for labor complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid (O77.0) applies when the baby's stool passes before delivery, staining the amniotic fluid; a sign often called meconium-stained liquor. This can indicate fetal distress risking breathing problems after birth. O77.1O77.8 are assigned when other signs of fetal stress occur, for example, evidence of fetal hypoxia or oxygen deprivation during labor. When the specifics of fetal stress are unclear, O77.9 is used for unspecified fetal distress in labor. Understanding these codes helps ensure proper documentation of fetal complications to guide delivery care and neonatal management.