Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O26.7 is the diagnosis code for Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. This code falls under the section "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O26.7. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where O26.7 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, O26.7 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
O26.7 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of O26.7 is O26 ("Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy"). O26.7 provides a more specific classification within this category.
O26.7 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
O26.7 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O26.71, O26.72, O26.73.
Use O26.7 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is O26.7.
No, O26.7 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
O26.7 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for O26.7 include: traumatic separation of symphysis (pubis) during childbirth (O71.6).
Yes, O26.7 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.