O83: Other assisted single delivery
O83.1: Other assisted breech delivery
Other Assisted Breech Delivery, as classified under the ICD-10 code O83.1, refers to a specific type of childbirth scenario where assistance is required due to the baby being positioned in such a way that their buttocks or feet, rather than their head, are positioned to be delivered first. This presentation, known as a breech presentation, can pose complications during birth. Various methods may be used to assist a breech delivery, such as the use of forceps or a vacuum device. A breech presentation can be caused by preterm labor, a history of premature delivery, or a uterine abnormality among other factors. Symptoms are not typically associated with breech presentation until labor begins, and are the same as labor symptoms with a baby in a normal head-first presentation. The condition may potentially affect both the mother and baby, as it can lead to difficulties in labor and may, in some instances, necessitate a cesarean section.
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