ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 668.20
Diagnosis Code: 668.20 (Raw: 66820)
Description: Central nervous system complications of anesthesia or other sedation in labor and delivery, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable
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 668.20 is designated for Central nervous system complications of anesthesia or other sedation in labor and delivery, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.
