O65.4
Billable

Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified

Billable / Specific Code

What is Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified?

ICD-10-CM O65.4 is the diagnosis code for Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified. 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 O65.4

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O65.4. They are mutually exclusive:

  • dystocia due to abnormality of fetus (O66.2-O66.3)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O65.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO65.4 — Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O65.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O65.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O65.4 mean?

O65.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O65.4?

The parent code of O65.4 is O65 ("Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality"). O65.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O65.4 in?

O65.4 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 O65.4?

Use O65.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified" 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 fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified is O65.4.

Can O65.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O65.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O65.4 in?

O65.4 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O65.4?

Type 1 Excludes for O65.4 include: dystocia due to abnormality of fetus (O66.2-O66.3).

Is O65.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, O65.4 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
O65.4
Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM