O61: Failed induction of labor
Codes under O61 (Failed induction of labor). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| O61.0 | Failed medical induction of labor | ✓ |
| O61.0 | Failed medical induction of labor | ✓ |
| O61.1 | Failed instrumental induction of labor | ✓ |
| O61.1 | Failed instrumental induction of labor | ✓ |
| O61.8 | Other failed induction of labor | ✓ |
| O61.8 | Other failed induction of labor | ✓ |
| O61.9 | Failed induction of labor, unspecified | ✓ |
| O61.9 | Failed induction of labor, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code O61?
O61 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Failed induction of labor. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is O61 a billable code?
No — O61 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example O61.0 — Failed medical induction of labor). 8 of the 8 codes under O61 are billable.
What codes fall under O61?
O61 includes O61.0, O61.0, O61.1, O61.1, O61.8, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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