Question 1

Is O43 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, O43 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code O43 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code O43 represents Placental disorders. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code O43?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for O43 is section:O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from O43?

Accepted Answer

Code O43 has Type 2 Excludes including: maternal care for poor fetal growth due to placental insufficiency (O36.5-); placenta previa (O44.-); placental polyp (O90.89) and 2 more conditions. These conditions are not included in O43 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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