Long labor (O63)

The ICD-10 code O63 series is designated for tracking cases of long or prolonged labor during childbirth. These codes cover various stages where labor delays occur, helping healthcare providers specify the exact nature of the extended labor process.

The ICD-10 code for long labor includes detailed subcodes for different clinical scenarios. O63.0 identifies a prolonged first stage of labor, commonly referred to as "failure to progress in first stage of labor" or "prolonged latent phase of labor." O63.1 applies to prolonged second stage labor, often noted as “failure to progress in the second stage” or issues related to poor maternal effort. O63.2 is used when there's a delayed delivery of the second twin or other multiple births, also associated with triplet pregnancies. Lastly, O63.9 covers unspecified long labor situations, which may include prolonged third stage labor or general failure to progress. Including synonyms for these conditions helps medical coders match clinical notes precisely with the correct ICD-10 codes.