O43.9Header code — not billable

Unspecified placental disorder

Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Category
O43
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category O43

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O43.9?

O43.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified placental disorder.

Is O43.9 a billable code?

No. O43.9 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is O43.9 in?

O43.9 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

When did O43.9 become effective?

O43.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to O43.9?

O43.9 belongs to category O43, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.