ICD-10 O75.82
Onset (spontaneous) of labor after 37 completed weeks of gestation but before 39 completed weeks gestation, with delivery by (planned) cesarean section
ICD10
O75.82
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Description
Onset (spontaneous) of labor after 37 completed weeks of gestation but before 39 completed weeks gestation, with delivery by (planned) cesarean section
Common Specialties
Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
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