O43.0
Non-billablePlacental transfusion syndromes
Placental transfusion syndromes
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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)
- maternal care for poor fetal growth due to placental insufficiency (O36.5-)
- placenta previa (O44.-)
- placental polyp (O90.89)
- placentitis (O41.14-)
- premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae] (O45.-)
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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for placental transfusion syndromes?
The ICD-10-CM code for placental transfusion syndromes is O43.0. The full clinical description is "Placental transfusion syndromes". O43.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O43.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O43.0 represents "Placental transfusion syndromes". 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 O43.0 a billable code?
No, O43.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under O43.0.
What chapter is O43.0 in?
O43.0 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O43.0?
O43.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O43.0?
O43.0 has 2 child codes, including: O43.01 (Fetomaternal placental transfusion syndrome), O43.02 (Fetus-to-fetus placental transfusion syndrome).
Are additional codes required with O43.0?
Yes, when using O43.0 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 O43.0?
O43.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348911. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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