ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O77.8
Labor and delivery complicated by other evidence of fetal stress
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O77.8
- abnormality of fetal acid-base balance (O68)
- abnormality in fetal heart rate or rhythm (O76)
- fetal metabolic acidemia (O68)
- Labor and delivery complicated by electrocardiographic evidence of fetal stress
- Labor and delivery complicated by ultrasonic evidence of fetal stress
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About ICD-10-CM Code O77.8 (Labor and delivery complicated by other evidence of fetal stress)
ICD-10-CM code O77.8 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 O77.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O77.8 - Labor and delivery complicated by other evidence of fetal stress. 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 other evidence of fetal stress.