Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery (O80) ICD-10-CM
The O80 code range covers encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery 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.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Delivery requiring minimal or no assistance, with or without episiotomy, without fetal manipulation [e.g., rotation version] or instrumentation [forceps] of a spontaneous, cephalic, vaginal, full-term, single, live-born infant. This code is for use as a single diagnosis code and is not to be used with any other code from chapter 15.
Use Additional Code
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 O80 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- O80 Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
About the O80 Code Range
The ICD-10 code O80 is used to indicate an encounter for a full-term uncomplicated delivery, meaning the birth occurred at term without any complications for the mother or newborn. This code covers normal vaginal births where labor and delivery proceed without medical issues.
This code is essential for documenting routine, healthy births, including various scenarios such as single or multiple births (twins, triplets, up to sextuplets) where all newborns are born alive or stillborn without complications. Terms like "normal delivery," "term birth," and "spontaneous vertex delivery" all relate to this code. The code also applies regardless of cervical effacement or the strength and frequency of uterine contractions, as long as labor is uncomplicated. Using O80 helps medical coders and healthcare providers accurately classify these typical deliveries, simplifying tracking and reporting of normal pregnancy outcomes in medical records and billing systems. In essence, the ICD-10 code for full-term uncomplicated delivery confirms a standard, healthy childbirth experience without any adverse events.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O80 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 O80 range classify?
The range classifies encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery. 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.
