Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication (O82) ICD-10-CM
The O82 code range covers encounter for cesarean delivery without indication with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
- code to indicate outcome of delivery Z37.0
Codes in the O82 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- O82 Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
About the O82 Code Range
The ICD-10 code O82 is used specifically for an encounter involving a cesarean delivery when no medical indication for the procedure is documented. This code applies to cesarean sections performed without complications or defined medical reasons during childbirth.
O82 covers various types of cesarean deliveries, including elective cesarean sections, deliveries by emergency cesarean section, and cesarean hysterectomies conducted at term pregnancies. Common terms such as "deliveries by cesarean," "cesarean section - pregnancy at term," and "delivered by cesarean section" all correspond to this code. This helps clinicians and coders correctly classify instances where the cesarean delivery is the primary reason for the encounter, but no additional indications or complications are noted. The ICD-10 code for cesarean delivery without indication ensures accurate documentation and distinction from cesarean deliveries performed due to medical necessity or complications.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O82 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the O82 range classify?
The range classifies encounter for cesarean delivery without indication. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
