O43.2
Non-billableMorbidly adherent placenta
Morbidly adherent placenta
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.
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
UMLS
- Accreta Spectrum, PlacentaC0405107
- Adherent Placenta, MorbidlyC0405107
- MAP - Morbidly adherent placentaC0405107
- Morbidly Adherent PlacentaC0405107
- Morbidly Adherent PlacentasC0405107
- Morbidly adherent placentaC0405107
- Morbidly adherent placenta (disorder)C0405107
- Placenta Accreta SpectrumC0405107
- Placenta accreta spectrumC0405107
- Placenta, Morbidly AdherentC0405107
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for morbidly adherent placenta?
The ICD-10-CM code for morbidly adherent placenta is O43.2. The full clinical description is "Morbidly adherent placenta". O43.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O43.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O43.2 represents “Morbidly adherent placenta”. 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 O43.2 a billable code?
No, O43.2 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 O43.2.
What chapter is O43.2 in?
O43.2 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O43.2?
O43.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-); retained placenta (O73.-).
What are the subcategories under O43.2?
O43.2 has 3 child codes, including: O43.21 (Placenta accreta), O43.22 (Placenta increta), O43.23 (Placenta percreta).
Are additional codes required with O43.2?
Yes, when using O43.2, 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 O43.2?
O43.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0405107. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O43.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like morbidly adherent placenta 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 O43.2?
O43.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: JA8A.2 (Morbidly adherent placenta).
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