O68Billable

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

Short description: Labor and delivery comp by abnlt of fetal acid-base balance

Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Category
O68
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O68?

O68 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance.

Is O68 a billable code?

Yes. O68 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is O68 in?

O68 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

When did O68 become effective?

O68 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.