Other obstetric trauma (O71) ICD-10-CM
The O71 code range covers other obstetric trauma with 17 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 14 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
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- obstetric damage from instruments
Codes in the O71 Range 17 codes · 14 billable
- O71 Other obstetric traumaNon-billable
- O71.0 Rupture of uterus (spontaneous) before onset of laborNon-billable
- O71.00 Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, unspecified trimester
- O71.02 Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, second trimester
- O71.03 Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, third trimester
- O71.1 Rupture of uterus during labor
- O71.2 Postpartum inversion of uterus
- O71.3 Obstetric laceration of cervix
- O71.4 Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone
- O71.5 Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
- O71.6 Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments
- O71.7 Obstetric hematoma of pelvis
- O71.8 Other specified obstetric traumaNon-billable
- O71.81 Laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified
- O71.82 Other specified trauma to perineum and vulva
- O71.89 Other specified obstetric trauma
- O71.9 Obstetric trauma, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the O71 range.
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Excess blood loss from uterine bleeding associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR or CHILDBIRTH. It is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml or of the amount that adversely affects the maternal physiology, such as BLOOD PRESSURE and HEMATOCRIT. Postpartum hemorrhage is divided into two categories, immediate (within first 24 hours after birth) or delayed (after 24 hours postpartum).
Uterine Inversion
A complication of OBSTETRIC LABOR in which the corpus of the UTERUS is forced completely or partially through the UTERINE CERVIX. This can occur during the late stages of labor and is associated with IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE.
About the O71 Code Range
ICD-10 code O71 covers various types of obstetric trauma—injuries to the uterus, cervix, pelvic organs, and surrounding tissues during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. These codes are used to specify exact trauma types like uterine rupture, lacerations, hematomas, and ligament damage related to childbirth.
These codes help document conditions such as rupture of the uterus before or during labor, also known as rupture of gravid uterus, and postpartum inversion of the uterus, sometimes called spontaneous uterine inversion. Obstetric lacerations of the cervix, high vaginal tears, injuries to pelvic organs including the urinary bladder or urethra, and pelvic joint or ligament damage all have specific codes under O71. Hematomas affecting the pelvis or vulva during delivery are also included.
Using ICD-10 code O71 and its subcategories ensures accurate recording of birth-related trauma such as obstetric high vaginal lacerations, obstetric urethra injuries, and other specified traumas like trauma to the placenta or perineum. For coders and healthcare professionals, this section provides precise options to classify and report diverse obstetric injuries, helping distinguish among the many labor- and delivery-related complications.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O71 range?
Of the 17 codes in this range, 14 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 O71 range classify?
The range classifies other obstetric trauma. 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.
