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    ICD-10-CM Code For Failed Induction Of Labor: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group O61 includes diagnoses for failed induction of labor, covering situations where labor induction does not progress to active labor or delivery as expected. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document intrapartum complications related to induction attempts, capturing clinical complexity and the need for alternative obstetric management. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM O61 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM O61: Failed Induction Of Labor Overview

    This code group represents diagnoses related to failed induction of labor, a complication during the intrapartum period when attempts to induce labor do not result in adequate cervical change or onset of regular uterine contractions. These conditions target the obstetric system and affect the management and timing of delivery. Accurate coding matters for correct clinical documentation, hospital billing, and appropriate claim adjudication.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when induction of labor is attempted but fails to produce effective contractions or cervical change, documented in the medical record. Assign these codes to reflect the complication during the current delivery encounter for accurate obstetric reporting and billing.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    4 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    O61.0Failed medical induction of labor
    O61.1Failed instrumental induction of labor
    O61.8Other failed induction of labor
    O61.9Failed induction of labor, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    817Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with MCC
    818Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with CC
    819Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
    831Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with MCC
    832Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with CC
    833Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A term primigravida at 41 weeks gestation is admitted for induction of labor with oxytocin and cervical ripening; after several hours there is failure to achieve progressive cervical dilation or adequate uterine contractions despite escalating agents and artificial rupture of membranes, prompting decision for cesarean delivery for failed induction. Typical codes: O61.0, O61.9.
    • A multiparous patient with preexisting hypertension undergoes induction for maternal indications but develops arrested labor with inadequate uterine activity despite augmentation attempts, resulting in prolonged labor management and transfer to higher-level care for operative delivery; the diagnosis is assigned as failed induction complicating labor management and maternal comorbidity. Typical codes: O61.1, O61.8.
    • A patient admitted for induction of labor after diagnosis of chorioamnionitis begins induction but fails to progress and requires urgent cesarean for failed induction in the setting of intra-amniotic infection, where the failed induction is recorded along with the infectious complication. Typical codes: O61.8, O61.9.

    Related Codes

    O60-PRETERM-LABOR

    ICD-10-CM Code For Preterm Labor: Group Overview

    O62-ABNORMALITIES-OF-FORCES-OF-LABOR

    ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor: Group Overview

    O63-LONG-LABOR-CONDITIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Long Labor: Group Overview

    O64-OBSTRUCTED-LABOR-MALPOSITION-MALPRESENTATION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Obstructed Labor Due To Malposition And Malpresentation Of Fetus: Group Overview

    O65-OBSTRUCTED-LABOR-MATERNAL-PELVIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Obstructed Labor Due To Maternal Pelvic Abnormality: Group Overview

    O66-OTHER-OBSTRUCTED-LABOR

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Obstructed Labor: Group Overview

    O67-LABOR-AND-DELIVERY-HEMORRHAGE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Labor And Delivery Complicated By Intrapartum Hemorrhage: Group Overview

    O68-LABOR-AND-DELIVERY-COMPLICATED-BY-ABNORMALITY-OF-FETAL-ACID-BASE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Labor And Delivery Complicated By Abnormality Of Fetal Acid Base Balance: Group Overview

    O69-UMBILICAL-CORD-COMPLICATIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Labor And Delivery Complicated By Umbilical Cord Complications: Group Overview

    O70-PERINEAL-LACERATION-DURING-DELIVERY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Perineal Laceration During Delivery: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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