O69.81⚠ Requires 7th Character

Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression

Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without …

7th Character Required

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.

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to O69.81:

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