2025 ICD-10-CM code O43.21
Placenta accreta.
Medical necessity for treatment related to placenta accreta is based on the severity of the condition and potential risks to both mother and fetus. Intervention is often necessary to prevent complications such as hemorrhage during delivery.
In simple words: The placenta grows too deeply into the wall of the uterus.
Placenta accreta is a serious pregnancy condition that occurs when the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall. It is classified under the category of abnormal placental attachment.
Example 1: A 30-year-old woman in her third trimester presents with vaginal bleeding and is diagnosed with placenta accreta via ultrasound., A woman with a history of cesarean section is diagnosed with placenta accreta during her current pregnancy., A pregnant woman undergoes an ultrasound which reveals placenta accreta and potential invasion of the bladder.
Documentation should include ultrasound findings confirming the abnormal placental attachment, along with any associated symptoms such as vaginal bleeding. Relevant history, such as previous cesarean sections, should also be documented.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Radiology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Physician's Office