OPCS code | Delmeth code | Method of delivery description |
---|---|---|
R17 | 7 | Elective caesarean section |
R18, R25.1 | 8 | Emergency caesarean section |
R19, R20 | 5, 6 | Breech vaginal delivery |
R21 | 2, 3 | Forceps delivery |
R22 | 4 | Vacuum delivery |
R23, R24 | 0, 1 | Cephalic vaginal delivery without instruments |
R25.2, R25.8, R25.9 | 9 | Other method of delivery, including destructive operation to facilitate delivery |