O66.3
Billable

Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus

Billable / Specific Code

What is Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus?

ICD-10-CM O66.3 is the diagnosis code for Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus. 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 O66.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Dystocia due to fetal ascites
  • Dystocia due to fetal hydrops
  • Dystocia due to fetal meningomyelocele
  • Dystocia due to fetal sacral teratoma
  • Dystocia due to fetal tumor
  • Dystocia due to hydrocephalic fetus

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O66.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO66.3 — Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O66.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O66.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O66.3 mean?

O66.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O66.3?

The parent code of O66.3 is O66 ("Other obstructed labor"). O66.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O66.3 in?

O66.3 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 O66.3?

Use O66.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus" 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 other abnormalities of fetus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus is O66.3.

Can O66.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O66.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O66.3 in?

O66.3 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O66.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, O66.3 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
O66.3
Obstructed labor due to other abnormalities of fetus
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM