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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Dilation (O62.1)

ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Dilation (O62.1)

O62.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arrest of dilation (o62.1) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Arrested Active Phase of Labor
Failure to Progress in Active Labor
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Dilation (O62.1)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arrest of Dilation (O62.1)

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:
  • • Cervical dilation of 6 cm or more with no progress for specified hours
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of contraction strength and duration of arrest

Applicable To

  • • Arrested active phase of labor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific criteria for active phase arrest.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.__

Gestational age

Use to specify the gestational age of the pregnancy.

O80-O84

Outcome of delivery

Use to specify the type of delivery outcome.

O68.0-O68.9

Fetal distress

Use if fetal distress is present during labor.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for arrest of dilation is O62.1, which is used for secondary uterine inertia when specific criteria are met.

How is arrest of dilation documented?

Document arrest of dilation by noting cervical dilation, membrane status, contraction adequacy, and duration of no progress.

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