O73Header code — not billable

Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage

Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Category
O73
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category O73

O73.0Retained placenta without hemorrhageYesO73.1Retained portions of placenta and membranes, w/o hemorrhageYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O73?

O73 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage.

Is O73 a billable code?

No. O73 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 O73 in?

O73 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.

When did O73 become effective?

O73 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to O73?

O73 belongs to category O73, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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