O75.82 – Onset (spontaneous) of labor after 37 completed weeks of gestation but before 39 completed weeks gestation, with delivery by (planned) cesarean section

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O75.82

Code: O75.82 (claims format: O7582)
Description: Onset (spontaneous) of labor after 37 completed weeks of gestation but before 39 completed weeks gestation, with delivery by (planned) cesarean section
Short description: Onset labor 37-39 weeks, w del by (planned) cesarean section
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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
Parent codes: O75 › O75.8

Notes for O75.82

Applicable to:

Delivery by (planned) cesarean section occurring after 37 completed weeks of gestation but before 39 completed weeks gestation due to (spontaneous) onset of labor

Code first:

to specify reason for planned cesarean section such as:
cephalopelvic disproportion (normally formed fetus) (O33.9)
previous cesarean delivery (O34.21-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O75 – Other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

puerperal (postpartum) infection (O86.-)
puerperal (postpartum) sepsis (O85)

Index terms for O75.82

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in O75.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O75.82?

O75.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for onset (spontaneous) of labor after 37 completed weeks of gestation but before 39 completed weeks gestation, with delivery by (planned) cesarean section, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).

Is O75.82 a billable code?

Yes. O75.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O75.82 belong to?

It belongs to category O75 – Other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classified.

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.