ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O62.4
Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O62.4
dystocia (fetal) (maternal) NOS (O66.9)
- Cervical spasm
- Contraction ring dystocia
- Dyscoordinate labor
- Hour-glass contraction of uterus
- Hypertonic uterine dysfunction
- Incoordinate uterine action
- Tetanic contractions
- Uterine dystocia NOS
- Uterine spasm
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O62.4 (Hypertonic)
ICD-10-CM code O62.4 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 O62.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O62.4 - Hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine 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 Hypertonic related to incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions.