Failed induction of labor (O61) ICD-10-CM
The O61 code range covers failed induction of labor with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the O61 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the O61 Code Range
The ICD-10 code O61 covers various types of failed induction of labor, a condition where efforts to start childbirth do not progress successfully. These codes are essential for accurately documenting and billing when labor induction does not lead to delivery.
The category O61 includes specific codes such as O61.0 for failed medical induction using drugs like oxytocics, and O61.1 for failed mechanical or instrumental induction, often linked to complications such as malposition or disproportion. The code O61.8 is used for other less common types of failed induction, while O61.9 applies when the failure of induction is unspecified. Common terms like “failed medical induction of labor” or “failed mechanical induction” correspond directly to these ICD-10 codes, helping medical coders select the correct code based on the method of attempted labor induction. Using these precise codes supports clear communication about cases where induction attempts do not advance labor as intended.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O61 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 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 O61 range classify?
The range classifies failed induction of labor. 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.
