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 Hierarchy:
O69Labor and delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications
O69.0Labor and delivery complicated by prolapse of cord
O69.1Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, with compression
O69.2Labor and delivery complicated by other cord entanglement, with compression