O64.0
Billable

Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head

Billable / Specific Code

What is Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head?

ICD-10-CM O64.0 is the diagnosis code for Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head. 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

Coding Guidelines for O64.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Deep transverse arrest
  • Obstructed labor due to persistent occipitoiliac (position)
  • Obstructed labor due to persistent occipitoposterior (position)
  • Obstructed labor due to persistent occipitosacral (position)
  • Obstructed labor due to persistent occipitotransverse (position)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O64.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O64.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O64.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O64.0 mean?

O64.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O64.0?

The parent code of O64.0 is O64 ("Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation of fetus"). O64.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O64.0 in?

O64.0 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 O64.0?

Use O64.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head" 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 Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head?

The ICD-10-CM code for Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head is O64.0.

Can O64.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O64.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O64.0 in?

O64.0 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O64.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, O64.0 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
O64.0
Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM