O62 – Abnormalities of forces of labor
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
ICD-10-CM code
O62
- Code
O62(claims format:O62)- Description
- Abnormalities of forces of 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
- O60-O77 Complications of labor and delivery
Billable codes under O62
O62 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O62.0 – Primary inadequate contractionsBillable
- O62.1 – Secondary uterine inertiaBillable
- O62.2 – Other uterine inertiaBillable
- O62.3 – Precipitate laborBillable
- O62.4 – Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractionsBillable
- O62.8 – Other abnormalities of forces of laborBillable
- O62.9 – Abnormality of forces of labor, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O62?
O62 is the ICD-10-CM code for abnormalities of forces of labor, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).
Is O62 a billable code?
No. O62 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.