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O66.41

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Failed attempted vaginal birth after previous cesarean delivery

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

What This Code Means

A vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) delivery attempt that was unsuccessful, resulting in the need for another cesarean section.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifically indicates a failed VBAC attempt; ensure documentation clearly states the patient had a previous cesarean and attempted vaginal delivery
  • •Do not use this code if the patient had a successful VBAC; use only when the attempt failed and cesarean delivery was performed

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Code Hierarchy

└O66Other obstructed labor└O66.4Failed trial of labor└O66.41Failed attempted vaginal birth after previous cesarean delivery
└O66.41Failed attempted vaginal birth after previous cesarean delivery

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