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O63.1

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Prolonged second 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 second stage (from full cervical dilation until delivery of the baby), potentially requiring assisted delivery.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the duration of the second stage and any maternal or fetal complications that resulted
  • •Note if operative delivery (forceps, vacuum, or cesarean) was required due to the prolonged second stage

Code Hierarchy

└O63Long labor└O63.1Prolonged second stage (of labor)
└O63.1Prolonged second stage (of labor)

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