Encounter for delivery
ICD-10 Codes (1)
O82Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
New Codes (1)
Revised Codes (1)
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for O80-O82 codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
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Range Overview
The ICD-10 code range O80-O82 pertains to encounters for delivery and covers full-term uncomplicated delivery, delivery with complications, and other types of delivery. These codes are used to document the type of delivery and any complications that may have occurred during the delivery process. They are essential for accurate medical billing and statistical tracking of delivery methods and outcomes.
Key Usage Points:
- •O80 is used for full-term uncomplicated deliveries.
- •O81 codes are used for deliveries with complications.
- •O82 is used for unspecified deliveries.
- •Always code to the highest level of specificity.
- •Remember to code any complications that occur during delivery.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a full-term uncomplicated delivery occurs.
- ✓When a delivery occurs with complications.
- ✓When the type of delivery is unspecified.
- ✓When a cesarean delivery occurs.
- ✓When a vaginal delivery occurs after a previous cesarean.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the delivery is not full-term.
- ✗When the delivery is not the reason for the encounter.
- ✗When the patient is not in active labor.
- ✗When the patient is in the postpartum period.
- ✗When the patient is in the antepartum period.
Code Exclusions
Always verify exclusions before coding to ensure accuracy.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation for the O80-O82 code range should include the type of delivery, any complications that occurred, and the outcome of the delivery. The documentation should be clear, concise, and specific.
Clinical Information:
- •Type of delivery
- •Any complications
- •Outcome of delivery
- •Gestational age at delivery
- •Birth weight of baby
Supporting Evidence:
- •Delivery records
- •Labor and delivery notes
- •Physician's notes
- •Nursing notes
Good Documentation Example:
Patient had a full-term uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Baby was born at 39 weeks gestation and weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.
Poor Documentation Example:
Delivery occurred.
Common Documentation Errors:
- ⚠Not coding to the highest level of specificity
- ⚠Not coding complications
- ⚠Not documenting the type of delivery
- ⚠Not documenting the outcome of the delivery
Range Statistics
Coding Complexity
The complexity of coding in the O80-O82 range is considered medium due to the need to accurately identify the type of delivery and any complications that may have occurred. Coders must also be able to code to the highest level of specificity.
Key Factors:
- ▸Determining the type of delivery
- ▸Identifying any complications
- ▸Coding to the highest level of specificity
- ▸Understanding the different types of deliveries
- ▸Knowing when to use each code in the range
Specialty Focus
The O80-O82 code range is primarily used by obstetricians and midwives. These codes are also used by family practitioners and general practitioners who perform deliveries.
Primary Specialties:
Clinical Scenarios:
- • Full-term uncomplicated vaginal delivery
- • Cesarean delivery with complications
- • Vaginal delivery after previous cesarean
- • Unspecified delivery with complications
- • Full-term uncomplicated cesarean delivery
Resources & References
Resources for the O80-O82 code range include the official ICD-10 coding guidelines, clinical reference materials, and educational resources for medical coders.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) guidelines
- American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic
Clinical References:
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines
- Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology journal
Educational Materials:
- AHIMA ICD-10 training materials
- AHA ICD-10 coding resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use the O80 code?
The O80 code should be used for full-term uncomplicated deliveries.
What is the difference between O81 and O82 codes?
O81 codes are used for deliveries with complications, while O82 is used for unspecified deliveries.