O66.5
Attempted application of vacuum extractor and forceps
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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O66.5
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O66.5
Applicable To
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Attempted application of vacuum or forceps, with subsequent delivery by forceps or cesarean delivery
Approximate Synonyms
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Failed forceps assisted vaginal delivery
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Failed vacuum assisted vaginal delivery
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Failed vacuum extractor
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Forceps delivery
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Forceps delivery – delivered
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Vacuum assisted vaginal delivery
Present On Admission
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O66.5
Details
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O66.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM O66.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of O66.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 O66.5 may differ.