O61.8
BillableOther failed induction of labor
Other failed induction of labor
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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.
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other failed induction of labor?
The ICD-10-CM code for other failed induction of labor is O61.8. The full clinical description is "Other failed induction of labor". O61.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code O61.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O61.8 represents “Other failed induction of labor”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is O61.8 a billable code?
Yes, O61.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is O61.8 in?
O61.8 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O61.8?
O61.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
Are additional codes required with O61.8?
Yes, when using O61.8, also report: 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 O61.8?
O61.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477837. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O61.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other failed induction of labor affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of O61.8?
O61.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB01.Z (Failed induction of labour, unspecified).
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