O62: Abnormalities of forces of labor
Codes under O62 (Abnormalities of forces of labor). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| O62.0 | Primary inadequate contractions | ✓ |
| O62.0 | Primary inadequate contractions | ✓ |
| O62.1 | Secondary uterine inertia | ✓ |
| O62.1 | Secondary uterine inertia | ✓ |
| O62.2 | Other uterine inertia | ✓ |
| O62.2 | Other uterine inertia | ✓ |
| O62.3 | Precipitate labor | ✓ |
| O62.3 | Precipitate labor | ✓ |
| O62.4 | Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions | ✓ |
| O62.4 | Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions | ✓ |
| O62.8 | Other abnormalities of forces of labor | ✓ |
| O62.8 | Other abnormalities of forces of labor | ✓ |
| O62.9 | Abnormality of forces of labor, unspecified | ✓ |
| O62.9 | Abnormality of forces of labor, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code O62?
O62 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Abnormalities of forces of labor. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is O62 a billable code?
No — O62 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 O62.0 — Primary inadequate contractions). 14 of the 14 codes under O62 are billable.
What codes fall under O62?
O62 includes O62.0, O62.0, O62.1, O62.1, O62.2, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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