ICD-10-CM · O68
ICD-10 O68: Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance
Abnormal fetal acid-base in L&D.
Code
O68
Category
Pregnancy (O00-O9A)
Clinical context
Abnormal fetal acid-base in L&D.
Documentation requirements
- FHR pattern
Common related procedures
- FHR
Common payer denial patterns
- Delivery planning
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 O68 mean?
Labor and delivery complicated by abnormality of fetal acid-base balance
When is this code documented?
Abnormal fetal acid-base in L&D.
What documentation supports this code?
FHR pattern.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Delivery planning.
Related diagnoses
- O09.521 — Supervision of elderly primigravida, first trimester
- O09.529 — Supervision of elderly primigravida, unspecified trimester
- O09.892 — Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester
- O15.9 — Eclampsia, unspecified as to time period
- O23.42 — Unspecified infection of urinary tract in pregnancy, second trimester
- O26.821 — Pregnancy related exhaustion and fatigue, second trimester
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