O71.1
Billable

Rupture of uterus during labor

Billable / Specific Code

What is Rupture of uterus during labor?

ICD-10-CM O71.1 is the diagnosis code for Rupture of uterus during labor. 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O71.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Rupture of uterus not stated as occurring before onset of labor

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O71.1. They are mutually exclusive:

  • disruption of cesarean delivery wound (O90.0)
  • laceration of uterus, NEC (O71.81)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O71.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O71.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O71.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O71.1 mean?

O71.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Rupture of uterus during labor". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O71.1?

The parent code of O71.1 is O71 ("Other obstetric trauma"). O71.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O71.1 in?

O71.1 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 O71.1?

Use O71.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Rupture of uterus during labor" 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 Rupture of uterus during labor?

The ICD-10-CM code for Rupture of uterus during labor is O71.1.

Can O71.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O71.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O71.1 in?

O71.1 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O71.1?

Type 1 Excludes for O71.1 include: disruption of cesarean delivery wound (O90.0); laceration of uterus, NEC (O71.81).

Is O71.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, O71.1 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
O71.1
Rupture of uterus during labor
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM