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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Repeat Cesarean Section

ICD-10 Coding for Repeat Cesarean Section

O34.212
O82

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

Also Known as:
Repeat C-section
Elective Repeat Cesarean
Scheduled Cesarean Delivery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Repeat Cesarean Section

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Repeat Cesarean Section

Use ICD-10 code O34.212 for maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

Billable Code
O34.212
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a low transverse scar from previous cesarean
documentation:
  • • Operative report confirming scar type

Applicable To

  • • Low transverse uterine scar

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the type of uterine scar is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

Billable Code
O82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No medical or surgical indication documented
  • • Patient request without prior cesarean scar

Applicable To

  • • Elective cesarean without medical indication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no medical indication is documented before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z37.0

Single live birth

Use to indicate the outcome of delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a repeat C-section?

The ICD-10 code for a repeat C-section due to a low transverse scar is O34.212. Use O82 for cesarean without indication.

When should O82 be used for a cesarean section?

O82 is used for cesarean deliveries without medical indication, typically rare in repeat cases due to existing scars.

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