O69.0XX3 is the authoritative medical code for Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 3. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 3 (ICD-10-CM O69.0XX3), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord, fetus 3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code O69.03. 7th character: One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O69. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O69 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9..
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does O69.0XX3 require a 7th character?
Yes. One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O69. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O69 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9..
Codes in This Family (7)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as O69.0XX3, with their registry titles.
- O69 — Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications
- O69.0 — Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord
- O69.1 — Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression
- O69.2 — Labor and delivery complicated by other cord entanglement, with compression
- O69.3 — Labor and delivery complicated by short cord
- O69.4 — Labor and delivery complicated by vasa previa
- O69.5 — Labor and delivery complicated by vascular lesion of cord
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