ICD-10-CM O68: Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for O68

Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance

Coding Notes & Guidelines for O68

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • fetal stress NOS (O77.9)
  • labor and delivery complicated by electrocardiographic evidence of fetal stress (O77.8)
  • labor and delivery complicated by ultrasonic evidence of fetal stress (O77.8)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • abnormality in fetal heart rate or rhythm (O76)
  • labor and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid (O77.0)
Inclusion Terms
  • Fetal acidemia complicating labor and delivery
  • Fetal acidosis complicating labor and delivery
  • Fetal alkalosis complicating labor and delivery
  • Fetal metabolic acidemia complicating labor and delivery

About ICD-10-CM Code O68 (Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance)

ICD-10-CM code O68 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O68 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about O68 - Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance.