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ICD-10-CM Code for Attempted application of vacuum extractor and forceps O66.5

ICD-10 code O66.5 for Attempted application of vacuum extractor and forceps is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .

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Attempted application of vacuum extractor and forceps
Attempted application of vacuum or forceps, with subsequent delivery by forceps or cesarean delivery

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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 ]
OB CODING HELP PLEASE
This is what I would use personally: O66.5, O62.1, O33.9 i dont think i would use any addtl codes for obstructed labor, however i would need to see the op note details to be sure... [ Read More ]
Vacuum assisted vaginal delivery
Hello, I am new to coding and have my first vacuum assisted vaginal delivery to code. I cannot find a specific ICD 10 code. I see some answers saying the correct ICD 10 code is O66.5. Many, including... [ Read More ]
Vaginal Delivery Question
O66.5 is clarified with the following statement: [I][COLOR=#800000]Attempted application of vacuum or forceps, [B][U]with subsequent delivery by forceps [/U][/B]or cesarean delivery[/COLO... [ Read More ]
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vacuum delivery
Hello ... i need your help to assign an ICD-10 code for a mother that is came with labor and had vacuum delivery?can we use O80?? if not what code should i use? i found this code: O66.5 Attempted ap... [ Read More ]
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Hello ... can we use O80 for vacuum delivery? if not what code should i use? i found this code: O66.5 Attempted application of vacuum extractor and forceps Attempted appli... [ Read More ]
Needs assistance pls.
[QUOTE="CJSMed01@yahoo.com, post: 375990, member: 103071"]My first hunt was for a vacuum extraction code through C-section incision. None found so using the indication - malposition. Then I went on ... [ Read More ]
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