O82
BillableEncounter for cesarean delivery without indication
O82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- O00-O9A
- Edition
- FY2026
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a cesarean delivery? A cesarean delivery, also called a cesarean section or c-section, is surgery to deliver a baby. The baby is taken out through your abdomen (belly). In the United States, almost one in three babies are born this way. Some cesarean deliveries are planned. Others are emergency cesarean deliveries, which are done when unexpected problems happen during delivery. When is a cesarean delivery…
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Use additional code
- •code to indicate outcome of delivery (Z37.0)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
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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