2025 ICD-10-CM code O65
Obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormality.
Medical necessity for interventions related to obstructed labor is determined by the severity of the obstruction and risk to the mother and fetus.
Obstetricians and other healthcare professionals managing childbirth are responsible for diagnosing and managing obstructed labor due to maternal pelvic abnormalities.
In simple words: The baby is unable to pass through the mother's pelvis due to an abnormality in the pelvic bones or organs.
This code signifies a halt in the birthing process due to an abnormality in the mother's pelvic structure. This can include various types of pelvic contractions or abnormalities of the pelvic organs that obstruct the passage of the fetus through the birth canal.
Example 1: A woman in labor experiences prolonged second stage due to cephalopelvic disproportion caused by a narrow pelvic inlet., A pregnant woman with a history of pelvic fracture experiences obstructed labor due to altered pelvic anatomy., Obstructed labor occurs due to a large uterine fibroid obstructing the birth canal.
Documentation should include details of the pelvic abnormality, progress of labor, fetal presentation, and any interventions performed. Imaging studies like X-ray or MRI may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
** This code is used only on maternal records, never on newborn records. Additional codes may be necessary to fully describe the situation and any associated complications.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center