Is ICD-10-CM code O62 billable?

No, O62 (Abnormalities of forces 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 O62 belong to?

O62 belongs to Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: O00–O9A (Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium).

O62Non-billable

Abnormalities of forces of labor

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

Use a more specific code (7 billable)

O62.0Primary inadequate contractions O62.1Secondary uterine inertia O62.2Other uterine inertia O62.3Precipitate labor O62.4Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions O62.8Other abnormalities of forces of labor O62.9Abnormality of forces 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)

O62Abnormalities of forces of laborNot billable

O62.0Primary inadequate contractionsBillable

O62.1Secondary uterine inertiaBillable

O62.2Other uterine inertiaBillable

O62.3Precipitate laborBillable

O62.4Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractionsBillable

O62.8Other abnormalities of forces of laborBillable

O62.9Abnormality of forces of labor, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.