2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O61Failed induction of labor
O61 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for failed induction of labor, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O61.0, O61.1, O61.8, and O61.9.
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Specific Coding for Failed induction of laborOverview
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to O61: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 15. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
- supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
Use Additional Code
Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- CODES FROM THIS CHAPTER ARE FOR USE ONLY ON MATERNAL RECORDS, NEVER ON NEWBORN RECORDS
- Codes from this chapter are for use for conditions related to or aggravated by the pregnancy, childbirth, or by the puerperium (maternal causes or obstetric causes)
- Trimesters are counted from the first day of the last menstrual period. They are defined as follows:
- 1st trimester- less than 14 weeks 0 days
- 2nd trimester- 14 weeks 0 days to less than 28 weeks 0 days
- 3rd trimester- 28 weeks 0 days until delivery
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
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Childbirth Problems
Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:
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Questions About O61Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for failed induction of labor?
O61 is the ICD-10-CM category for failed induction of labor, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
