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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Active Labor

ICD-10 Coding for Active Labor

O80
O60.0X

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for active labor includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Active Phase of Labor
Active Stage of Labor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Active Labor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Active Labor

Use ICD-10 code O80 for encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Billable Code
O80
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Full-term delivery without complications
applicable_to:
  • • Full-term delivery
  • • Uncomplicated labor
excludes:
  • • Complicated delivery (O60-O75)
validation:
  • • Cervical dilation ≥4 cm (ACOG) or ≥5 cm (WHO)
  • • Regular contractions
notes:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies no complications for O80.
risks:
  • • Incorrect use for preterm deliveries
  • • Omission of gestational age

Preterm labor with delivery

Non-Billable
O60.0X
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • • Preterm delivery
  • • Labor before 37 weeks
excludes:
  • • Full-term delivery (O80)
validation:
  • • Cervical dilation ≥4 cm
  • • Gestational age <37 weeks
notes:
  • • Ensure preterm status is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.40

40 weeks gestation

Use to indicate full-term gestation.

Z3A.XX

Weeks of gestation

Specify the exact gestational age.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for active labor?

The ICD-10 code for active labor without complications is O80. For preterm labor with delivery, use O60.0X.

How is active labor documented?

Active labor documentation should include cervical dilation, contraction frequency, and gestational age. Use specific measurements to support coding.

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