Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O82 is the diagnosis code for Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication. This code falls under the section "Encounter for 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where O82 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, O82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
O82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
O82 is located in Section O80-O82 — "Encounter for delivery" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use O82 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication is O82.
Yes, O82 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
O82 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O82 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.