O47 – False labor
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
ICD-10-CM code
O47
- Code
O47(claims format:O47)- Description
- False labor
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- Block
- O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
Billable codes under O47
O47 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O47.0 – False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestationHeader (more codes below)
- O47.1 – False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestationBillable
- O47.9 – False labor, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for O47
Includes:
- Braxton Hicks contractions
- threatened labor
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- preterm labor (O60.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O47?
O47 is the ICD-10-CM code for false labor, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).
Is O47 a billable code?
No. O47 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.