O80
Billable

Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Billable / Specific Code

What is Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery?

ICD-10-CM O80 is the diagnosis code for Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery. 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for O80

✅ This Code Includes

  • Delivery requiring minimal or no assistance, with or without episiotomy, without fetal manipulation [e.g., rotation version] or instrumentation [forceps] of a spontaneous, cephalic, vaginal, full-term, single, live-born infant. This code is for use as a single diagnosis code and is not to be used with any other code from chapter 15.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O80 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO80 — Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O80 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O80 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O80 mean?

O80 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is O80 in?

O80 is located in Section O80-O82 — "Encounter for delivery" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O80?

Use O80 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery" 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 Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery?

The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery is O80.

Can O80 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O80 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O80 in?

O80 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O80 valid for 2026?

Yes, O80 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
O80
Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O80-O82 — Encounter for delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM