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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Failure to Progress in Labor

ICD-10 Coding for Failure to Progress in Labor

O62.9
O62.1

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

Also Known as:
FTPLabor ArrestDystocia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Failure to Progress in Labor

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Failure to Progress in Labor

Use ICD-10 code O62.9 for abnormalities of forces of labour, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormalities of forces of labour, unspecified

Billable Code
O62.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No specific cause for labor arrest is documented.

Applicable To

  • • Failure to progress without specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no underlying cause is documented before using O62.9.

Secondary uterine inertia

Billable Code
O62.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented inadequate uterine contractions confirmed by IUPC

Applicable To

  • • Inadequate uterine contractions after labor onset

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies secondary uterine inertia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

O63.9

Long labor, unspecified

Use when prolonged labor is documented alongside failure to progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for failure to progress in labor?

The ICD-10 code for failure to progress in labor without a specified cause is O62.9. If a specific cause is documented, other codes such as O62.1 or O65.5 may be used.

When should O62.9 be used in labor coding?

O62.9 should be used when failure to progress in labor is documented without a specific underlying cause. Ensure no other specific conditions are noted.

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