Encounter for delivery (O80-O82)

ICD-10 codes O80 to O82 are used specifically to document encounters for delivery, distinguishing between normal vaginal births and cesarean deliveries without complications. These codes help track the type of delivery in pregnant patients.

Code O80 covers encounters for full-term uncomplicated deliveries, often referred to as normal births, term births of single or multiple newborns (including twins, triplets, and beyond), and vaginal deliveries where the pregnancy has progressed without complications. Synonyms like "normal reproductive system function," "spontaneous vertex delivery," and "term birth of twins both living or stillborn" are all part of this code, helping coders accurately report uncomplicated labor and delivery scenarios. Code O82 is used when the delivery is by cesarean section without a specified medical indication, capturing cesarean deliveries performed at term without other complications. Terms like "delivery by cesarean," "cesarean section - pregnancy at term," and "delivery by emergency cesarean section" correspond to this code, aiding in reporting cesarean deliveries clearly when no other indications exist. These codes provide a clear distinction between normal vaginal deliveries and cesarean births without complications in medical records and billing.