Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Chapter 15:Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
ICD-10 O80 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery.
The ICD-10 code O80 is designated for encounters related to full-term uncomplicated deliveries. This category encompasses deliveries that occur at or beyond 37 weeks of gestation without any complications for the mother or the newborn. It is crucial for healthcare providers to accurately document the delivery process to ensure proper coding and billing. This code is typically used in situations where the delivery is planned and proceeds without any medical issues, allowing for a straightforward coding process that reflects the uncomplicated nature of the event.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
O80 includes encounters for full-term deliveries that are uncomplicated, meaning there are no significant medical issues for either the mother or the newborn during the delivery process.
O80 codes should be used when documenting a full-term delivery that is uncomplicated. This includes vaginal births without any medical interventions or complications.
Documentation for O80 should include the gestational age at delivery, confirmation of the uncomplicated nature of the delivery, and any relevant maternal and neonatal health information.
