ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O71.6
Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O71.6
Inclusion Terms
- Obstetric avulsion of inner symphyseal cartilage
- Obstetric damage to coccyx
- Obstetric traumatic separation of symphysis (pubis)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O71.6 (Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments)
ICD-10-CM code O71.6 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 O71.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O71.6 - Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments. 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 Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments.