In simple words: This code indicates that there were unusual or problematic contractions during labor, different from typical issues like weak or overly strong contractions.

This ICD-10-CM code identifies other specific abnormalities affecting the forces of labor that are not classified under other subcategories within O62 (Abnormalities of forces of labor).This includes abnormalities in the frequency, duration, intensity, and coordination of uterine contractions during labor. It is distinct from primary inadequate contractions (O62.0), secondary uterine inertia (O62.1), other uterine inertia (O62.2), precipitate labor (O62.3), or hypertonic, incoordinate, and prolonged uterine contractions (O62.4).

Example 1: A pregnant woman in labor experiences a prolonged latent phase with irregular, infrequent contractions that do not effectively dilate the cervix, but the pattern does not fit the criteria for hypotonic contractions or other defined abnormalities., A woman experiences a sudden cessation of strong, regular contractions during active labor, and the reason is not readily identifiable as secondary uterine inertia or other specific dysfunction., A woman in labor has uncoordinated contractions where different segments of the uterus contract independently, leading to inefficient cervical dilation, and not classifiable under the specific hypertonic/incoordinate labor category.

Documentation should clearly describe the specific nature of the abnormality in the forces of labor.Details should include the frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions, the progress of labor, including cervical dilation and effacement, and fetal heart rate monitoring. Any interventions taken to manage the abnormality should also be documented.