Is ICD-10-CM code O61 billable?

No, O61 (Failed induction of labor) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code O61 belong to?

O61 belongs to Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: O00–O9A (Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium).

O61Non-billable

Failed induction of labor

Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium·Complications of labor and delivery (O60-O77)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (4 billable)

O61.0Failed medical induction of labor O61.1Failed instrumental induction of labor O61.8Other failed induction of labor O61.9Failed induction of labor, unspecified

CH15 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
obstetrical tetanus (A34)
postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)
puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

Use Additional Code

code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH15Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

O60-O77Complications of labor and delivery (O60-O77)

O61Failed induction of laborNot billable

O61.0Failed medical induction of laborBillable

O61.1Failed instrumental induction of laborBillable

O61.8Other failed induction of laborBillable

O61.9Failed induction of labor, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.