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O42

Non-billable

Premature rupture of membranes

Premature rupture of membranes

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

O30-O48

Child Codes

3

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.

Child Codes (3)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(28)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for premature rupture of membranes?

The ICD-10-CM code for premature rupture of membranes is O42. The full clinical description is "Premature rupture of membranes". O42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code O42 mean?

ICD-10-CM code O42 represents “Premature rupture of membranes”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is O42 a billable code?

No, O42 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under O42.

What chapter is O42 in?

O42 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).

What codes cannot be used with O42?

O42 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).

What are the subcategories under O42?

O42 has 3 child codes, including: O42.0 (Premature ROM, onset of labor within 24 hours of rupture), O42.1 (Premature ROM, onset labor more than 24 hours fol rupture), O42.9 (Premature ROM, unsp time betw rupture and onset of labor).

Are additional codes required with O42?

Yes, when using O42, also report: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..

What are the UMLS CUIs for O42?

O42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0015944. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does O42 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like premature rupture of membranes affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of O42?

O42 maps to the ICD-11 code: JA89.Z (Maternal care related to premature rupture of membranes, unspecified).

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