ICD-10-CM O47: False labor

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for O47

False labor

Coding Notes & Guidelines for O47

Includes Notes
  • Braxton Hicks contractions
  • threatened labor
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

preterm labor (O60.-)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for O47):

O47.0 - False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation O47.00 - False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, unspecified trimester O47.02 - False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, second trimester O47.03 - False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, third trimester O47.1 - False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation O47.9 - False labor, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code O47 (False labor)

ICD-10-CM code O47 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O47 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about O47 - False labor. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like False labor.