O43 vs O90.89
O43 (Placental disorders) compared with O90.89 (Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. O43 carries an Excludes2 note covering O90.89: “placental polyp (O90.89)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| O43Placental disorders | O90.89Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | O00-O9A — Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) | O00-O9A — Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) |
| Definition | Placental disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (O43). | Other complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (O90.89). |
| Includes | — | Placental polyp |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources