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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Contractions

ICD-10 Coding for Contractions

O62.0
3E033VJ

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

Also Known as:
Labor Contractions
Uterine Contractions
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Contractions

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Contractions

Use ICD-10 code O62.0 for primary inadequate contractions, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary inadequate contractions

Billable Code
O62.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Contraction strength <40mmHg via IUPC
documentation:
  • • Failure of cervical dilatation despite regular contractions

Applicable To

  • • Hypotonic uterine dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between induction and augmentation.

Introduction of oxytocin into peripheral vein

Non-Billable
3E033VJ
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of oxytocin administration for induction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure oxytocin use is clearly documented as induction.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

3E033VJ

Introduction of oxytocin into peripheral vein

Use when oxytocin is administered for labor induction.

3E0P7GC

Introduction of prostaglandin into cervical canal

Use when prostaglandins are used for cervical ripening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for primary inadequate contractions?

The ICD-10 code for primary inadequate contractions is O62.0, used when there is a failure of cervical dilatation due to inadequate contractions.

How is oxytocin induction coded in ICD-10?

Oxytocin induction is coded as 3E033VJ in ICD-10, used when oxytocin is administered to induce labor.

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