Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus - O64
The seventh character in ICD-10-CM is an essential component that adds specificity to diagnosis codes by indicating aspects like the encounter type, stage, or other relevant clinical details.
Category SevenChr Note:
- One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O64. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O64 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.
These ranges represents subcategories of Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus. The "O64" signifies that these are the diseases within this broad category.
Codes:
- O64.0 - Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head
- O64.1 - Obstructed labor due to breech presentation
- O64.2 - Obstructed labor due to face presentation
- O64.3 - Obstructed labor due to brow presentation
- O64.4 - Obstructed labor due to shoulder presentation
- O64.5 - Obstructed labor due to compound presentation
- O64.8 - Obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation
- O64.9 - Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation, unspecified