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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Descent

ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Descent

O62.1
O62.9

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

Also Known as:
Labor Arrest
Failure to Progress in Descent
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Descent

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Descent

Use ICD-10 code O62.1 for secondary uterine inertia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Secondary uterine inertia

Billable Code
O62.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No descent for >1 hour at station ≥+1 with adequate contractions
documentation:
  • • Detailed notes on station, duration, and contraction adequacy

Applicable To

  • • Arrested active phase of labor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies arrest of descent and not just 'failure to progress'.

Unspecified labor inertia

Billable Code
O62.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Query provider for more specific documentation if possible.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

O63.1

Prolonged second stage of labor

Use alongside O62.1 if the second stage exceeds 4 hours (nulliparous) or 3 hours (parous) with epidural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for arrest of descent?

The ICD-10 code for arrest of descent is O62.1, which refers to secondary uterine inertia.

How is arrest of descent documented?

Document arrest of descent by noting the fetal station, duration of arrest, and contraction adequacy.

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