O83.9: Assisted single delivery, unspecified

Assisted single delivery, unspecified, as the name implies, refers to a childbirth in which some form of medical intervention or procedure is employed to help facilitate the birth of a single baby. The specific kind of assistance used in the delivery may vary, and it is not specified in this diagnosis. These assistance measures can range from manual help, such as the use of forceps or vacuum extraction, to more invasive surgical procedures like cesarean section. It's typically implemented when there are complications or when a natural birth could potentially harm the mother or the baby. The condition, progression, or cause for the need of an assisted delivery may vary widely. This could include, but is not limited to, prolonged labor, abnormal positioning of the baby, or the baby's health showing signs of distress. This diagnosis does not specify the exact reason for assistance in the delivery process.

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