O60
Non-billablePreterm labor
O60 is the ICD-10-CM code for Preterm labor. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O60.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- O00-O9A
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHPreterm labor is labor that starts before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. It can lead to premature birth. Premature babies may face serious health risks. Symptoms of preterm labor include: Contractions every 10 minutes or more often Leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina Feeling of pressure in the pelvis Low, dull backache Cramps that feel like menstrual cramps Abdominal cramps with or without diarrhea If you…
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Includes
- •onset (spontaneous) of labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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