O42.91

Non-billable

Preterm prem ROM, unsp time betw rupture and onset labor

Preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor

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

Parent Code

O42.9

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Premature rupture of membranes before 37 completed weeks of gestation

Excludes 1

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

  • supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)

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 (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for preterm prem rom, unsp time betw rupture and onset labor?

The ICD-10-CM code for preterm prem rom, unsp time betw rupture and onset labor is O42.91. The full clinical description is "Preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor". O42.91 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code O42.91 mean?

ICD-10-CM code O42.91 represents "Preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor". 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 O42.91 a billable code?

No, O42.91 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under O42.91.

What chapter is O42.91 in?

O42.91 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).

What codes cannot be used with O42.91?

O42.91 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).

What are the subcategories under O42.91?

O42.91 has 4 child codes, including: O42.911 (Pretrm prem ROM, unsp time betw rupt and onset labr, 1st tri), O42.912 (Pretrm prem ROM, unsp time betw rupt and onset labr, 2nd tri), O42.913 (Pretrm prem ROM, unsp time betw rupt and onst labr, 3rd tri), O42.919 (Pretrm prem ROM, unsp time betw rupt and onst labr, unsp tri).

Are additional codes required with O42.91?

Yes, when using O42.91 you should also code: 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 O42.91?

O42.91 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2909024, C2909025. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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