O63.0Billable

Prolonged first stage (of labor)

Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Category
O63
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category O63

O63Long laborO63.1Prolonged second stage (of labor)YesO63.2Delayed delivery of second twin, triplet, etc.YesO63.9Long labor, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O63.0?

O63.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Prolonged first stage (of labor).

Is O63.0 a billable code?

Yes. O63.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is O63.0 in?

O63.0 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

When did O63.0 become effective?

O63.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to O63.0?

O63.0 belongs to category O63, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.