Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage (O73) ICD-10-CM
The O73 code range covers retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the O73 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the O73 Code Range
ICD-10 code O73 covers conditions involving retained placenta and membranes without hemorrhage, a complication during childbirth where the placenta or parts of it remain inside the uterus after delivery.
This section includes O73.0, which specifies retained placenta without hemorrhage, often called retained placenta, trapped placenta, or adherent placenta—terms relating to placenta that does not detach properly, sometimes due to scarring or placenta accreta spectrum. It also covers O73.1, which identifies retained portions of the placenta and membranes without bleeding, also known as retained placental fragments or retained uterine membranes. These codes differentiate between complete placenta retention and partial retention, both important for coding postnatal complications accurately. Knowing these synonyms ensures clinicians and coders can correctly identify and report these specific retained placenta conditions using the ICD-10 code for retained placenta without hemorrhage.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O73 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the O73 range classify?
The range classifies retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
