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O82

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Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

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

What This Code Means

A cesarean section (surgical delivery) performed without a medical indication or reason documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is used for elective cesarean delivery without documented medical necessity
  • •Ensure documentation clearly states there was no medical indication for the cesarean section

Use Additional Code

  • code to indicate outcome of delivery (Z37.0)

Code Hierarchy

└O82Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
└O82Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

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