O61.1
Billable

Failed instrumental induction of labor

Billable / Specific Code

What is Failed instrumental induction of labor?

ICD-10-CM O61.1 is the diagnosis code for Failed instrumental induction of labor. This code falls under the section "Complications of labor and delivery" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for O61.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Failed mechanical induction (of labor)
  • Failed surgical induction (of labor)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O61.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O61.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O61.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O61.1 mean?

O61.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Failed instrumental induction of labor". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O61.1?

The parent code of O61.1 is O61 ("Failed induction of labor"). O61.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O61.1 in?

O61.1 is located in Section O60-O77 — "Complications of labor and delivery" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O61.1?

Use O61.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Failed instrumental induction of labor" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Failed instrumental induction of labor?

The ICD-10-CM code for Failed instrumental induction of labor is O61.1.

Can O61.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O61.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O61.1 in?

O61.1 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O61.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, O61.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O61.1
Failed instrumental induction of labor
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM