2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O42.919Preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor, unspecified trimester
ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O30-O48›O42
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
O42.919 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor, unspecified trimester. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 817 through 819, 831 through 833. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to maternity cases (age 9 through 64). Coders also document this condition as preterm premature rupture of membranes. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Early or threatened labor.
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Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for O42.919.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Preterm premature rupture of membranes
- Preterm premature rupture of membranes with onset of labor unknown
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Childbirth Problems
Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:
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Questions About O42.919Overview
Is O42.919 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor, unspecified trimester on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does O42.919 group to?
When preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor, unspecified trimester is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 817, 818, 819, 831, 832, 833, with relative weights from 0.5229 to 1.6880 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Who can O42.919 be reported for?
The Medicare Code Editor checks preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor, unspecified trimester against patient demographics: this code is intended for maternity cases (age 9 through 64). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of O42.919?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor, unspecified trimester converts to ICD-9-CM 658.10 (prem rupt membran-unspec). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
