2025 ICD-10-CM code O65.9
Obstructed labor due to unspecified maternal pelvic abnormality.
Medical necessity is inherent in the diagnosis of obstructed labor as it represents a threat to both maternal and fetal well-being.Intervention is required to ensure safe delivery.The documentation must support the need for any procedures or treatments performed.
The physician is responsible for documenting the specific type of pelvic abnormality causing the obstruction if known, as more specific codes (O65.0-O65.8) exist.The physician should also document the clinical findings supporting obstructed labor and the management of the condition.
- Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- Complications of labor and delivery (O60-O77)
In simple words: Difficulty giving birth due to an unspecified problem with the mother's pelvis.
Obstructed labor due to a maternal pelvic abnormality that is not otherwise specified.
Example 1: A pregnant woman in labor experiences obstructed labor. Imaging reveals a pelvic abnormality, but the exact nature isn't clearly defined enough to use a more specific code., A woman with a history of pelvic trauma presents in labor.The baby's descent is obstructed, possibly due to changes in the pelvis from the previous trauma.Further evaluation isn't possible during labor, so O65.9 is used., A woman known to have a generally contracted pelvis goes into labor. While the contraction is known, the specific measurements or type aren't documented in the current encounter, necessitating the use of O65.9 rather than O65.1.
Documentation should support the diagnosis of obstructed labor (e.g., lack of fetal descent, signs of maternal/fetal distress). If possible, the specific type of maternal pelvic abnormality should be documented.Details regarding interventions and management are also essential.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center