O45.8 – Other premature separation of placenta
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
- Code
O45.8(claims format:O458)- Description
- Other premature separation of placenta
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- Block
- O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
- Parent codes
- O45
Billable codes under O45.8
O45.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O45.8X – Other premature separation of placentaHeader (more codes below)
Index terms for O45.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in O45
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O45.8?
O45.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other premature separation of placenta, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).
Is O45.8 a billable code?
No. O45.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does O45.8 belong to?
It belongs to category O45 – Premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae].
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.