ICD-9-CM Procedure 72 Forceps, vacuum, and breech delivery 72 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.0 Low forceps operation 72.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.0 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.1 Low forceps operation with episiotomy 72.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.1 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.2 Mid forceps operation 72.2 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.21 Mid forceps operation with episiotomy 72.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.21 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.29 Other mid forceps operation 72.29 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.29 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.3 High forceps operation 72.3 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.31 High forceps operation with episiotomy 72.31 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.31 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.39 Other high forceps operation 72.39 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.39 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.4 Forceps rotation of fetal head 72.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.4 contains 8 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.5 Breech extraction 72.5 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.51 Partial breech extraction with forceps to aftercoming head 72.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.51 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.52 Other partial breech extraction 72.52 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.52 contains 9 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.53 Total breech extraction with forceps to aftercoming head 72.53 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.53 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.54 Other total breech extraction 72.54 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.54 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.6 Forceps application to aftercoming head 72.6 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.6 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.7 Vacuum extraction Removal of the fetus from the uterus or vagina at or near the end of pregnancy with a metal traction cup that is attached to the fetus' head. Negative pressure is applied and traction is made on a chain passed through the suction tube. (From Stedman, 26th ed & Dorland, 28th ed) 72.7 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.71 Vacuum extraction with episiotomy 72.71 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.71 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.79 Other vacuum extraction 72.79 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.79 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.8 Other specified instrumental delivery 72.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.8 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 72.9 Unspecified instrumental delivery 72.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 72.9 contains 2 index entries