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.
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