O43.12
Non-billableVelamentous insertion of umbilical cord
Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord
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
- •mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperiumF53
- •obstetrical tetanusA34
- •postpartum necrosis of pituitary glandE23.0
- •puerperal osteomalaciaM83.0
- •maternal care for poor fetal growth due to placental insufficiencyO36.5
- •placenta previaO44
- •placental polypO90.89
- •placentitisO41.14
- •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 (4)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
UMLS
- Fetal blood vessels in membranesC0266789
- Foetal blood vessels in membranesC0266789
- Membranous InsertionC0266789
- Velamentous Cord InsertionC0266789
- Velamentous Umbilical Cord InsertionC0266789
- Velamentous cord insertionC0266789
- Velamentous insertion of umbilical cordC0266789
- Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord (disorder)C0266789
- Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, unsp trimesterC0266789
- Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, unspecified trimesterC0266789
- Velamentous placentaC0266789
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for velamentous insertion of umbilical cord?
The ICD-10-CM code for velamentous insertion of umbilical cord is O43.12. The full clinical description is "Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord". O43.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O43.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O43.12 represents “Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord”. 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 O43.12 a billable code?
No, O43.12 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 O43.12.
What chapter is O43.12 in?
O43.12 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O43.12?
O43.12 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O43.12?
O43.12 has 4 child codes, including: O43.121 (Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, first trimester), O43.122 (Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, second trimester), O43.123 (Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, third trimester), O43.129 (Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, unsp trimester).
Are additional codes required with O43.12?
Yes, when using O43.12, 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 O43.12?
O43.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0266789. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O43.12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like velamentous insertion of umbilical cord 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 O43.12?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for O43.12 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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