O69.1
Billable

Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression

Billable / Specific Code

What is Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression?

ICD-10-CM O69.1 is the diagnosis code for Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression. This code falls under the section "Complications of labor and delivery" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O69.1

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O69.1. They are mutually exclusive:

  • labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression (O69.81)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O69.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO69.1 — Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O69.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O69.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O69.1 mean?

O69.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O69.1?

The parent code of O69.1 is O69 ("Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications"). O69.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O69.1 in?

O69.1 is located in Section O60-O77 — "Complications of labor and delivery" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O69.1?

Use O69.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression?

The ICD-10-CM code for Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression is O69.1.

Can O69.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O69.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O69.1 in?

O69.1 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O69.1?

Type 1 Excludes for O69.1 include: labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression (O69.81).

Is O69.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, O69.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O69.1
Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM