2025 ICD-10-CM code O65.5
Obstructed labor due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of obstructed labor due to a maternal pelvic abnormality, requiring intervention to ensure the safe delivery of the baby and protect the mother's health.
The physician is responsible for managing the obstructed labor, which may include attempting maneuvers to reposition the baby, performing a cesarean section, or providing other necessary medical care.
In simple words: Difficulty giving birth due to an abnormality in the mother's pelvic area.
Obstructed labor occurs when the baby cannot pass through the birth canal due to an abnormality of the mother's pelvic organs. This can include issues such as a deformed pelvis, contracted pelvis, or other abnormalities that obstruct the birth canal.
Example 1: A pregnant woman in labor experiences prolonged pushing with no descent of the baby. Upon examination, it's determined that the mother has a contracted pelvis, obstructing the baby's passage. The code O65.5 is assigned., A woman with a history of pelvic trauma experiences obstructed labor due to a narrowed birth canal from previous injury. The obstruction prevents the baby from descending, and a C-section is required. O65.5 is used to document the obstructed labor due to the pelvic abnormality., A woman with a large uterine fibroid that encroaches on the birth canal experiences obstructed labor. The fibroid prevents the baby from descending, and the medical team opts for a C-section. O65.5 is used to code the obstruction caused by the fibroid.
Documentation should include details of the pelvic abnormality, the progress of labor, the methods used to manage the obstruction, and any complications encountered.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center