O47.9

Billable

False labor, unspecified

O47.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for False labor, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O47
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is childbirth? Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery of the fetus and the placenta. The placenta is the organ that supplies food and oxygen through the umbilical cord to your fetus during pregnancy . A full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks. Labor usually begins between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy . It is how your body prepares to give birth to your baby. Preterm labor…

Read more about Childbirth at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O47.9?
O47.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "False labor, unspecified". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O47.9 a billable code?
Yes — O47.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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