ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for abruptio placentae
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abruptio placentae”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding abruptio placentae
The ICD-10-CM code for abruptio placentae is O45.9 (Premature separation of placenta, unspecified). The official index lists 6 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on O45.9.
Within O45, choose O45.9 (Premature separation of placenta, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect (O45.0) and other premature separation of placenta (O45.8).
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: O45.90 (unspecified trimester), O45.91 (first trimester), O45.92 (second trimester) and O45.93 (third trimester).
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific abruptio placentae codes (official index)
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- afibrinogenemia O45.01 — Premature separation of placenta with afibrinogenemia
- coagulation defect O45.00 — Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified
- specified NEC O45.09 — Premature separation of placenta with other coagulation defect
- disseminated intravascular coagulation O45.02 — Premature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation
- hypofibrinogenemia O45.01 — Premature separation of placenta with afibrinogenemia
- specified NEC O45.8 — Other premature separation of placenta
Common questions about abruptio placentae ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for abruptio placentae?
- O45.9 — Premature separation of placenta, unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O45.01, O45.00, O45.09, O45.02 and others below.
Is O45.9 billable?
- No. O45.9 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.