Concept: Complications of Labour and Delivery

Introduction

These are unsuspected conditions that arise during the labour or delivery process. Complications were considered if the delivery was by caesarean section (C-Section) or any of the following complications occurred (see Table 1.0 for ICD-9-CM code descriptions): ICD-9-CM=72.5, 660.4, 641.2, 663, 665.1, 760-779. This definition also includes Birth Complications: ICD-9-CM 72, 73.3, 763.2, 652.2, and 669.6.

Table 1.0: Complications of Labour and Delivery - ICD-9-CM Codes

Complications of Labour and Delivery	ICD-9-CM Code	ICD Description
Birth Complications	72	Forceps, vacuum, breech procedure
	73.3	Failed forceps procedure
	763.2	Forceps delivery
	652.2	Breech presentation without mention of version
	669.6	Breech extraction without mention of indication
Other Complications	72.5	Breech extraction procedure
	660.4	Shoulder dystocia
	641.2	Placental abruption
	663	Cord prolapse
	665.1	Uterine rupture
	760-779	Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period


Source: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007