Failed induction of labor, unspecified. O61.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM O61.9 became effective on October 1, 2020.
False labor (includes Braxton Hicks contractions, threatened labor) (Code range O47.00- O47.9) – an irregular tightening sensation felt by the pregnant mother after the 28 th week of pregnancy. Post-term pregnancy (O48.0)
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM O61 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of O61 - other international versions of ICD-10 O61 may differ. Trimesters are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. They are defined as follows: supervision of normal pregnancy ( Z34.-)
The “unspecified trimester” code should be used only if there is insufficient documentation regarding the trimester and this code should be rarely used. Certain code categories require 7 th characters to identify the fetus. The following are the 7 th characters- 0 –single gestation, insufficient documentation regarding the fetus affected
ICD-10 code O61. 9 for Failed induction of labor, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .
The NCCH will consider improvements to the Alphabetic Index for failure to progress in labour for a future edition of ICD-10-AM. In the absence of documentation of an underlying cause for failure to progress, the correct code to assign is O62. 9 Abnormalities of forces of labour, unspecified.
As a result the simple ICD-9-CM procedure code for labor induction, 73.4 (“Medical Induction of Labor”) has been replaced with the rather generic and opaque ICD-10-PCS procedure code: 3E033VJ (“Introduction of other hormone into peripheral vein, percutaneous approach”).
ICD-10 Code for Preterm labor third trimester with preterm delivery third trimester, not applicable or unspecified- O60. 14X0- Codify by AAPC.
Slow progress in labour – sometimes referred to as failure to progress in labour or prolonged labour – refers to when labour doesn't go as quickly as expected. It's one of the main reasons that interventions are used in labour, but there are other things to consider before doctors recommend an intervention.
TOLAC is referred to as attempt at vaginal delivery in women with previous CS. Successful TOLAC was defined as spontaneous or instrumental (assisted by vacuum or forceps) delivery in a women undergoing TOLAC. Unsuccessful TOLAC is defined as failure to achieve VBAC in women undergoing TOLAC resulting in emergency CS.
ICD-10-PCS Code 10D00Z1 - Extraction of Products of Conception, Low, Open Approach - Codify by AAPC.
A failed VBAC is defined as failure to achieve a VBAC and the delivery ending by emergency cesarean section. In the study, all of the pregnant women had experienced TOLAC, and were grouped as successful VBAC or failed VBAC.
Final Character for Trimester. This new ICD-10-CM guideline for the final character indicates that many of the Chapter 15 codes specify the trimester of the pregnancy. A note at the beginning of Chapter 15 defines the timeframes for the three trimesters.
Z3A. 38 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
O10–O16, Edema, proteinuria, and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium. O20–O29, Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy. O30–O48, Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems. O60–O77, Complications of labor and delivery.
If the condition developed prior to the current admission/encounter or represents a pre- existing condition, the trimester character for the trimester at the time of the admission/encounter should be assigned. Each category that includes codes for trimester has a code for “unspecified trimester.”
Failed induction of labor 1 O61 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM O61 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of O61 - other international versions of ICD-10 O61 may differ.
Trimesters are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. They are defined as follows: supervision of normal pregnancy ( Z34.-) mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium ( F 53.-) code from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Ectopic pregnancy (Code range- O00.00 – O00.91) – This is a potentially life-threatening condition in which the fertilize egg is implanted outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes or occasionally in the abdomen or ovaries.
The Pregnancy ICD 10 code belong to the Chapter 15 – Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium of the ICD-10-CM and these codes take sequencing priority over all the other chapter codes.
Galactorrhea. Other obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified (Code range O94-O9A) Sequelae (Late effects) of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (O94)- Includes conditions or late effects that may occur any time after the puerperium.
Morbidly adherent placenta (Placenta accrete, Placenta increta, Placenta percreta) Placental infarction. Placenta previa (Code range O44.00- O44.53)- Condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower parts of the uterus.
Having a history of infertility, ectopic or molar pregnancies. Having a history of prior complicated pregnancy or pregnancies resulting in a pre-term delivery or a child with a genetic problem. Having a history of an in-utero procedure during previous pregnancy. Having social problems that is a threat to pregnancy.
Missed abortion (O02.1)- The retention of a non-viable fetus along with the placenta and embryonic tissues inside the uterus without the body recognizing the loss of pregnancy and therefore failing to naturally expel the non-viable contents like in spontaneous abortion.
Hydatidiform mole (Code range- O01.0 – O01.9) – Also known as molar pregnancy is an abnormal fertilized egg or a non-cancerous tumor of the placental tissue which mimics a normal pregnancy initially but later leads to vaginal bleeding along with severe nausea and vomiting.