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O63.0

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Prolonged first stage (of labor)

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

What This Code Means

Labor that takes an abnormally long time during the first stage (from onset of labor until full cervical dilation), often requiring medical intervention.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the duration of the first stage and any clinical factors contributing to the prolongation
  • •Correlate with codes for abnormal contractions (O62.x) if applicable, as they may be related

Code Hierarchy

└O63Long labor└O63.0Prolonged first stage (of labor)
└O63.0Prolonged first stage (of labor)

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