O46 – Antepartum hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code O46
Code
O46 (claims format: O46)
Description
Antepartum hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified
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 O46

O46 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for O46

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • hemorrhage in early pregnancy (O20.-)
  • intrapartum hemorrhage NEC (O67.-)
  • placenta previa (O44.-)
  • premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae] (O45.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O46?

O46 is the ICD-10-CM code for antepartum hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).

Is O46 a billable code?

No. O46 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.