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O62.3

Billable

Precipitate labor

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Labor that progresses unusually fast, with contractions occurring more rapidly than normal, potentially leading to complications during delivery.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the clinical findings that support precipitate labor diagnosis, such as rapid cervical dilation or shortened labor duration
  • •Ensure this code is not confused with normal rapid labor; look for evidence of maternal or fetal complications

Code Hierarchy

└O62Abnormalities of forces of labor└O62.3Precipitate labor
└O62.3Precipitate labor

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