ICD-10-CM Code O43

Placental disorders

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: O00–O99
  3. Section: O30-O48
  4. Block: O43
  5. O43 - Placental disorders
Version 2020 Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

O43 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of placental disorders. The code is NOT valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

ICD-10:O43
Short Description:Placental disorders
Long Description:Placental disorders

Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

  • O43.0 - Placental transfusion syndromes
  • O43.01 - Fetomaternal placental transfusion syndrome
  • O43.011 - Fetomaternal placental transfusion syndrome, first trimester
  • O43.012 - Fetomaternal placental transfusion syndrome, second trimester
  • O43.013 - Fetomaternal placental transfusion syndrome, third trimester
  • O43.019 - Fetomaternal placental transfusion syndrome, unspecified trimester
  • O43.02 - Fetus-to-fetus placental transfusion syndrome
  • O43.021 - Fetus-to-fetus placental transfusion syndrome, first trimester
  • O43.022 - Fetus-to-fetus placental transfusion syndrome, second trimester
  • O43.023 - Fetus-to-fetus placental transfusion syndrome, third trimester
  • O43.029 - Fetus-to-fetus placental transfusion syndrome, unspecified trimester
  • O43.1 - Malformation of placenta
  • O43.10 - Malformation of placenta, unspecified
  • O43.101 - Malformation of placenta, unspecified, first trimester
  • O43.102 - Malformation of placenta, unspecified, second trimester
  • O43.103 - Malformation of placenta, unspecified, third trimester
  • O43.109 - Malformation of placenta, unspecified, unspecified trimester
  • O43.11 - Circumvallate placenta
  • O43.111 - Circumvallate placenta, first trimester
  • O43.112 - Circumvallate placenta, second trimester
  • O43.113 - Circumvallate placenta, third trimester
  • O43.119 - Circumvallate placenta, unspecified trimester
  • O43.12 - Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord
  • 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, unspecified trimester
  • O43.19 - Other malformation of placenta
  • O43.191 - Other malformation of placenta, first trimester
  • O43.192 - Other malformation of placenta, second trimester
  • O43.193 - Other malformation of placenta, third trimester
  • O43.199 - Other malformation of placenta, unspecified trimester
  • O43.2 - Morbidly adherent placenta
  • O43.21 - Placenta accreta
  • O43.211 - Placenta accreta, first trimester
  • O43.212 - Placenta accreta, second trimester
  • O43.213 - Placenta accreta, third trimester
  • O43.219 - Placenta accreta, unspecified trimester
  • O43.22 - Placenta increta
  • O43.221 - Placenta increta, first trimester
  • O43.222 - Placenta increta, second trimester
  • O43.223 - Placenta increta, third trimester
  • O43.229 - Placenta increta, unspecified trimester
  • O43.23 - Placenta percreta
  • O43.231 - Placenta percreta, first trimester
  • O43.232 - Placenta percreta, second trimester
  • O43.233 - Placenta percreta, third trimester
  • O43.239 - Placenta percreta, unspecified trimester
  • O43.8 - Other placental disorders
  • O43.81 - Placental infarction
  • O43.811 - Placental infarction, first trimester
  • O43.812 - Placental infarction, second trimester
  • O43.813 - Placental infarction, third trimester
  • O43.819 - Placental infarction, unspecified trimester
  • O43.89 - Other placental disorders
  • O43.891 - Other placental disorders, first trimester
  • O43.892 - Other placental disorders, second trimester
  • O43.893 - Other placental disorders, third trimester
  • O43.899 - Other placental disorders, unspecified trimester
  • O43.9 - Unspecified placental disorder
  • O43.90 - Unspecified placental disorder, unspecified trimester
  • O43.91 - Unspecified placental disorder, first trimester
  • O43.92 - Unspecified placental disorder, second trimester
  • O43.93 - Unspecified placental disorder, third trimester

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code O43:

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • maternal care for poor fetal growth due to placental insufficiency O36.5
  • placenta previa O44
  • placental polyp O90.89
  • placentitis O41.14
  • premature separation of placenta abruptio placentae O45

Code Classification

  • Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00–O99)
    • Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)
      • Placental disorders (O43)

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients


Health Problems in Pregnancy

Every pregnancy has some risk of problems. You may have problems because of a health condition you had before you got pregnant. You could also develop a condition during pregnancy. Other causes of problems during pregnancy can include being pregnant with more than one baby, a health problem in a previous pregnancy, substance abuse during pregnancy, or being over age 35. Any of these can affect your health, the health of your baby, or both.

If you have a chronic condition, you should talk to your health care provider about how to minimize your risk before you get pregnant. Once you are pregnant, you may need a health care team to monitor your pregnancy. Some common conditions that can complicate a pregnancy include

  • High blood pressure
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Kidney problems
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Obesity
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Cancer
  • Infections

Other conditions that can make pregnancy risky can happen while you are pregnant - for example, gestational diabetes and Rh incompatibility. Good prenatal care can help detect and treat them.

Some discomforts, like nausea, back pain, and fatigue, are common during pregnancy. Sometimes it is hard to know what is normal. Call your health care provider if something is bothering or worrying you.


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