O71.6

✓ Billable

Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

Also Known As

Obstetric avulsion of inner symphyseal cartilageObstetric damage to coccyxObstetric traumatic separation of symphysis (pubis)

✓ No additional coding notes for O71.6

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code O71.6 represents obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code O71.6?

ICD-10-CM code O71.6 is "Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).

Is O71.6 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, O71.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Related Codes in O71

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

O71.0Rupture of uterus (spontaneous) before onset of labor O71.1Rupture of uterus during labor O71.2Postpartum inversion of uterus O71.3Obstetric laceration of cervix O71.4Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone O71.5Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs O71.7Obstetric hematoma of pelvis O71.8Other specified obstetric trauma O71.9Obstetric trauma, unspecified

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Code Information

CodeO71.6

BillableYes

ParentO71

CategoryPregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)