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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Failed Induction of Labor

ICD-10 Coding for Failed Induction of Labor

O61.0
O61.8
O61.9

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

Also Known as:
Unsuccessful Labor Induction
Induction Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Failed Induction of Labor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Failed Induction of Labor

Use ICD-10 code O61.0 for failed medical induction of labor, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Failed medical induction of labor

Billable Code
O61.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Induction method used and documented
documentation:
  • • Duration and outcome of induction attempt

Applicable To

  • • Failed induction using oxytocin
  • • Failed induction using prostaglandins

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the induction method to avoid unspecified coding.

Failed mechanical induction of labor

Billable Code
O61.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:

      Applicable To

      • • Failed induction using Foley catheter
      • • Failed induction using amniotomy

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure documentation specifies the induction method to avoid unspecified coding.

      Failed induction of labor, unspecified

      Billable Code
      O61.9
      Billable

      Diagnostic Criteria

      clinical:
        documentation:

          Applicable To

          • • Failed induction without specified method

          Important Notes

          • • Avoid using this code if the induction method is documented.
          Ancillary Codes

          Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

          Z3A.__

          Weeks of gestation

          Use to specify the gestational age at the time of induction.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          What is the ICD-10 code for failed induction of labor?

          The ICD-10 code for failed induction of labor depends on the method used: O61.0 for medical induction, O61.8 for mechanical induction, and O61.9 if unspecified.

          How do you document a failed induction of labor?

          Document the method, duration, and cervical changes. Specify if medical (e.g., oxytocin) or mechanical (e.g., Foley catheter) methods were used.

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