ICD-10-CM O62.0: Primary inadequate contractions

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for O62.0

Primary inadequate contractions

Coding Notes & Guidelines for O62.0

Inclusion Terms
  • Failure of cervical dilatation
  • Primary hypotonic uterine dysfunction
  • Uterine inertia during latent phase of labor

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code O62.0 (Primary inadequate contractions)

ICD-10-CM code O62.0 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 O62.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about O62.0 - Primary inadequate contractions. 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 Primary inadequate contractions.