NCCQ Revision 2026 - OPCS 4.11 Obstetrics | UPDATED Questions
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Question:
In what circumstance can code R24.9 All normal delivery be
used?
Answer:
Must only be assigned for a normal delivery i.e. when no other code in categories R17-
R25 describing the delivery process.
Question:
When coding caesarean sections, when is R17 Elective
caesarean delivery assigned?
Answer:
When the patient is NOT in labour.
Question:
When coding caesarean sections, when is R18 Other
caesarean delivery assigned?
Answer:
When the patient IS in labour (and for all emergency caesarean sections).
Question:
Outline the two rules around coding multiple deliveries (twins,
triplets)
Answer:
1) Each different type of delivery must be recorded, with the most serious being
sequenced first.
2) Where all methods of delivery are identical, only one coded is required.
Question:
Define the term, normal delivery.
Answer:
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Question:
In what circumstance can code R24.9 All normal delivery be
used?
Answer:
Must only be assigned for a normal delivery i.e. when no other code in categories R17-
R25 describing the delivery process.
Question:
When coding caesarean sections, when is R17 Elective
caesarean delivery assigned?
Answer:
When the patient is NOT in labour.
Question:
When coding caesarean sections, when is R18 Other
caesarean delivery assigned?
Answer:
When the patient IS in labour (and for all emergency caesarean sections).
Question:
Outline the two rules around coding multiple deliveries (twins,
triplets)
Answer:
1) Each different type of delivery must be recorded, with the most serious being
sequenced first.
2) Where all methods of delivery are identical, only one coded is required.
Question:
Define the term, normal delivery.
Answer: