ICD-9 Code 768.1 - Fetal death from asphyxia or anoxia during labor

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 768.1

Diagnosis Code: 768.1 (Raw: 7681)

Description: Fetal death from asphyxia or anoxia during labor

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code 768.1 is designated for Fetal death from asphyxia or anoxia during labor. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.