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ICD-10-CM Code for Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified O65.4

ICD-10 code O65.4 for Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .

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Obstructed labor due to fetopelvic disproportion, unspecified
Excludes1: dystocia due to abnormality of fetus (O66.2-O66.3)

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Unacceptable Principal Diagnosis Question
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Unacceptable Principal Diagnosis Question
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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
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When to use PCS pcs
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