ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O42
Premature rupture of membranes
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O42
Premature rupture of membranes before 37 completed weeks of gestation
Premature rupture of membranes at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation, onset of labor within 24 hours of rupture
Premature rupture of membranes before 37 completed weeks of gestation
Premature rupture of membranes at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation, onset of labor more than 24 hours following rupture
Premature rupture of membranes before 37 completed weeks of gestation
Premature rupture of membranes at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor
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About ICD-10-CM Code O42 (Premature rupture of membranes)
ICD-10-CM code O42 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O42 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O42 - Premature rupture of membranes. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Premature rupture of membranes.