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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for retention in pregnancy intrauterine contraceptive device

O26.3

Retained intrauterine contraceptive device in pregnancy

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Intrauterine contraceptive device › retention in pregnancy”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding retention in pregnancy intrauterine contraceptive device

The ICD-10-CM code for retention in pregnancy intrauterine contraceptive device is O26.3 (Retained intrauterine contraceptive device in pregnancy).

Within O26 (maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy), O26.3 is specifically for retained intrauterine contraceptive device in pregnancy. Related codes cover excessive weight gain in pregnancy (O26.0), low weight gain in pregnancy (O26.1), pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss (O26.2), herpes gestationis (O26.4), maternal hypotension syndrome (O26.5), liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O26.6), subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O26.7), other specified pregnancy related conditions (O26.8) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: O26.30 (unspecified trimester), O26.31 (first trimester), O26.32 (second trimester) and O26.33 (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.

Common questions about retention in pregnancy intrauterine contraceptive device ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for retention in pregnancy intrauterine contraceptive device?

O26.3 — Retained intrauterine contraceptive device in pregnancy (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is O26.3 billable?

No. O26.3 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.