2025 ICD-10-CM code O69.1XX3
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Complications of labor and delivery - Cord entanglement 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium Feed
Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression, fetus 3.
The medical necessity for interventions related to this condition, such as cesarean section or fetal monitoring, depends on the severity of the cord compression and its impact on fetal well-being.
Obstetricians are responsible for managing this condition, ensuring safe delivery for the mother and the baby.
In simple words: The umbilical cord was wrapped around the neck of the third baby during delivery, putting pressure on the baby's neck.
This code describes a complication during labor and delivery where the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck of the third fetus, causing compression.
Example 1: A woman pregnant with triplets experiences cord around neck during labor with the third fetus, necessitating intervention., During the delivery of triplets, the umbilical cord of the third baby is found wrapped tightly around its neck, requiring careful maneuvering to avoid complications., A woman gives birth to triplets via cesarean section due to the third baby having the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck, discovered during monitoring.
Documentation should include details of the cord entanglement, presence of compression, fetal heart rate monitoring, interventions performed, and any resulting complications for the fetus or mother.
** This code specifically refers to complications with the third fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy.The presence of compression is the differentiating factor between O69.1XX3 and O69.81 (cord around neck, without compression).The 7th character indicates the fetus affected (3 in this case).
- Specialties:Obstetrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center