In simple words: This code is used when there are problems during labor and delivery that aren't covered by more specific codes. It's a general category for less common complications.

This code encompasses complications arising during labor and delivery that are not specifically addressed by other codes within the O00-O9A range. This is a general category for unusual or rare complications.

Example 1: A pregnant woman experiences a rare amniotic fluid embolism during labor, which is not classified under other O7 codes., During a forceps delivery, the mother sustains an unusual soft tissue injury not covered by other complication codes., A woman in labor experiences an unforeseen complication related to a pre-existing condition, but the complication is directly related to the labor process.

Detailed documentation should describe the specific nature of the complication, its impact on the labor and delivery process, and any associated treatments or interventions provided. This documentation should clearly explain why more specific codes are not applicable.

** Excludes2: puerperal (postpartum) infection (O86.-) puerperal (postpartum) sepsis (O85).Use additional code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.