O73
Non-billableRetained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage
Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage?
The ICD-10-CM code for retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage is O73. The full clinical description is "Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage". O73 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O73 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O73 represents “Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage”. 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 O73 a billable code?
No, O73 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 O73.
What chapter is O73 in?
O73 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O73?
O73 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-); placenta accreta (O43.21-); placenta increta (O43.22-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under O73?
O73 has 2 child codes, including: O73.0 (Retained placenta without hemorrhage), O73.1 (Retained portions of placenta and membranes, w/o hemorrhage).
Are additional codes required with O73?
Yes, when using O73, 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 O73?
O73 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0157404. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O73 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage 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 O73?
O73 maps to the ICD-11 code: JB0B.1 (Retained portions of placenta or membranes, without haemorrhage).
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