O45 – Premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae]
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
ICD-10-CM code
O45
- Code
O45(claims format:O45)- Description
- Premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae]
- 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
Billable codes under O45
O45 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O45.0 – Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defectHeader (more codes below)
- O45.8 – Other premature separation of placentaHeader (more codes below)
- O45.9 – Premature separation of placenta, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O45?
O45 is the ICD-10-CM code for premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae], in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).
Is O45 a billable code?
No. O45 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.