O82

Billable

Encounter 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 · NIH

What 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…

Read more about Cesarean Delivery at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Use additional code

  • code to indicate outcome of delivery (Z37.0)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs 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

What is ICD-10 code O82?
O82 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O82 a billable code?
Yes — O82 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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