JB05

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Obstructed labour due to maternal pelvic abnormality

Description

Obstructed labour means that, in spite of strong contractions of the uterus, the fetus cannot descend through the pelvis because there is an insurmountable barrier preventing its descent. Obstruction usually occurs at the pelvic brim, but occasionally it may occur in the cavity or at the outlet of the pelvis. Complications resulting from obstructed labour can be avoided if a woman in obstructed labour is identified early and appropriate action is taken.

Coding note from above levels

The codes included in this chapter are to be used for conditions related to or aggravated by the pregnancy, childbirth or by the puerperium (maternal causes or obstetric causes)

Exclusions from above levels

  • 1C14 – Obstetrical tetanus
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
  • 23 – External causes (for mortality)
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  • 5A61.0 – Postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/882114523 – Mental or behavioural disorders associated with pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium

Child codes

  • JB05.0 – Obstructed labour due to deformed pelvis
  • JB05.1 – Obstructed labour due to generally contracted pelvis
  • JB05.2 – Obstructed labour due to pelvic inlet contraction
  • JB05.3 – Obstructed labour due to pelvic outlet or mid-cavity contraction
  • JB05.4 – Obstructed labour due to foetopelvic disproportion, unspecified
  • JB05.5 – Obstructed labour due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs
  • JB05.Y – Obstructed labour due to other maternal pelvic abnormalities
  • JB05.Z – Obstructed labour due to maternal pelvic abnormality, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • JB00 – Preterm labour or delivery
  • JB01 – Failed induction of labour
  • JB02 – Abnormalities of forces of labour
  • JB03 – Long labour
  • JB04 – Obstructed labour due to malposition or malpresentation of fetus
  • JB06 – Obstructed labour due to other causes
  • JB07 – Labour or delivery complicated by fetal distress
  • JB08 – Labour or delivery complicated by umbilical cord complications
  • JB09 – Perineal laceration during delivery
  • JB0A – Certain specified obstetric trauma
  • JB0B – Retained placenta or membranes, without haemorrhage
  • JB0C – Complications of anaesthesia during labour or delivery
  • JB0D – Certain specified complications of labour or delivery, not elsewhere classified
  • JB0Z – Complications of labour or delivery, unspecified

Foundation entity

Obstructed labour due to maternal pelvic abnormality – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/348663581

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 18: Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium