ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for obstetric trauma
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Trauma, traumatism › obstetric”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding obstetric trauma
The ICD-10-CM code for obstetric trauma is O71.9 (Obstetric trauma, unspecified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on O71.9.
Within O71, choose O71.9 (Obstetric trauma, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: rupture of uterus (spontaneous) before onset of labor (O71.0), rupture of uterus during labor (O71.1), postpartum inversion of uterus (O71.2), obstetric laceration of cervix (O71.3), obstetric high vaginal laceration alone (O71.4), other obstetric injury to pelvic organs (O71.5), obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6), obstetric hematoma of pelvis (O71.7) and 1 more.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 769 (Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures, relative weight 1.6673) and DRG 776 (Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures, relative weight 0.6721), in MDC 14 (Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific obstetric trauma codes (official index)
- specified NEC O71.89 — Other specified obstetric trauma
Common questions about obstetric trauma ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for obstetric trauma?
- O71.9 — Obstetric trauma, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O71.89.
Is O71.9 billable?
- Yes. O71.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can O71.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict O71.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is O71.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. O71.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.