O61
Non-billableFailed induction of labor
Failed induction of labor
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
O60-O77
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O61?
ICD-10-CM code O61 represents "Failed induction of labor". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O61 a billable code?
No, O61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under O61.
What chapter is O61 in?
O61 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O61?
O61 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O61?
O61 has 4 child codes, including: O61.0 (Failed medical induction of labor), O61.1 (Failed instrumental induction of labor), O61.8 (Other failed induction of labor), O61.9 (Failed induction of labor, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with O61?
Yes, when using O61 you should also code: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What are the UMLS CUIs for O61?
O61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0269806. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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