O82Billable

Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Category
O82
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O82?

O82 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication.

Is O82 a billable code?

Yes. O82 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is O82 in?

O82 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

When did O82 become effective?

O82 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

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