O64.0

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

Also Known As

Deep transverse arrestObstructed labor due to persistent occipitoiliac (position)Obstructed labor due to persistent occipitoposterior (position)Obstructed labor due to persistent occipitosacral (position)Obstructed labor due to persistent occipitotransverse (position)

✓ No additional coding notes for O64.0

Child Codes (7)

O64.0XX0Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head, not applicable or unspecified✓ Billable O64.0XX1Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head, fetus 1✓ Billable O64.0XX2Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head, fetus 2✓ Billable O64.0XX3Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head, fetus 3✓ Billable O64.0XX4Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head, fetus 4✓ Billable O64.0XX5Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head, fetus 5✓ Billable O64.0XX9Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head, other fetus✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code O64.0 represents obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 7 more specific child codes under O64.0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code O64.0?

ICD-10-CM code O64.0 is "Obstructed labor due to incomplete rotation of fetal head". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).

Is O64.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, O64.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in O64

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

O64.1Obstructed labor due to breech presentation O64.2Obstructed labor due to face presentation O64.3Obstructed labor due to brow presentation O64.4Obstructed labor due to shoulder presentation O64.5Obstructed labor due to compound presentation O64.8Obstructed labor due to other malposition and malpresentation O64.9Obstructed labor due to malposition and malpresentation, unspecified

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Code Information

CodeO64.0

BillableNo — Header code

ParentO64

CategoryPregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes7

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)