O62.1
Billable

Secondary uterine inertia

Billable / Specific Code

What is Secondary uterine inertia?

ICD-10-CM O62.1 is the diagnosis code for Secondary uterine inertia. 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 O62.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Arrested active phase of labor
  • Secondary hypotonic uterine dysfunction

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O62.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O62.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O62.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O62.1 mean?

O62.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Secondary uterine inertia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O62.1?

The parent code of O62.1 is O62 ("Abnormalities of forces of labor"). O62.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O62.1 in?

O62.1 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 O62.1?

Use O62.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Secondary uterine inertia" 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 Secondary uterine inertia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Secondary uterine inertia is O62.1.

Can O62.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O62.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O62.1 in?

O62.1 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O62.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, O62.1 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
O62.1
Secondary uterine inertia
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM