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ICD-10-CM Code for Obstructed labor due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs O65.5

ICD-10 code O65.5 for Obstructed labor due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .

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Obstructed labor due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs
Obstructed labor due to conditions listed in O34.-
Use additional code to identify abnormality of pelvic organs O34.-

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Unacceptable Principal Diagnosis Question
[QUOTE="WesMel, post: 511217, member: 835303"] We are getting audited by HealthEZ. They have given us a list of unacceptable principal diagnosis codes. They want us to code what the principle diagnos... [ Read More ]
Unacceptable Principal Diagnosis Question
We are getting audited by HealthEZ. They have given us a list of unacceptable principal diagnosis codes. They want us to code what the principle diagnosis was for bringing her into the hospital. They... [ Read More ]
OB CODING HELP PLEASE
[QUOTE="CCANTER, post: 509510, member: 374680"] I am needing help with the ICD 10 dx codes for this ob patient. The patient had a cesarean delivery due to the following diagnosis 1. Failure to descent... [ Read More ]
OB CODING HELP PLEASE
[QUOTE="ahguzman, post: 509669, member: 142683"] I agree with O66.5, O62, however O33.9 is incorrect- this code is for maternal care prior to labor and delivery. Excludes 1 Note disproportion with ob... [ Read More ]
OB CODING HELP PLEASE
I agree with O66.5, O62, however O33.9 is incorrect- this code is for maternal care prior to labor and delivery. Excludes 1 Note disproportion with obstructed labor (O65-O66) ([URL='https://www.enco... [ Read More ]
ICD 10 needed for CERVICAL Scarring
I would have used the same N88.2. Who is advising N88.2 is not correct? The scar tissue is causing stricture. Note: There are exclusion notes on N88.2. Excludes1: stricture and stenosis of cer... [ Read More ]
Planned C Section with previous scar
You are correct. Good job. Obstructed labor O65 would be additional documented by the physician.... [ Read More ]
Planned C Section with previous scar
I am reaching out to see if there is anyone that codes OB regularly. I have a patient that has had previous c section and is coming in for planned c section delivery with no other complications. I am ... [ Read More ]
When to use PCS pcs
An epidural was given during labor. Subsequently, it was determined that the patient would require a C-section for cephalopelvic disproportion because of obstructed labor. Assign the correct ICD-10-CM... [ Read More ]
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