O02.1
Billable

Missed abortion

Billable / Specific Code

What is Missed abortion?

ICD-10-CM O02.1 is the diagnosis code for Missed abortion. This code falls under the section "Pregnancy with abortive outcome" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O02.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Early fetal death, before completion of 20 weeks of gestation, with retention of dead fetus

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O02.1. They are mutually exclusive:

  • failed induced abortion (O07.-)
  • fetal death (intrauterine) (late) (O36.4)
  • missed abortion with blighted ovum (O02.0)
  • missed abortion with hydatidiform mole (O01.-)
  • missed abortion with nonhydatidiform (O02.0)
  • missed abortion with other abnormal products of conception (O02.8-)
  • missed delivery (O36.4)
  • stillbirth (P95)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O02.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O02.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O02.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O02.1 mean?

O02.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Missed abortion". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O02.1?

The parent code of O02.1 is O02 ("Other abnormal products of conception"). O02.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O02.1 in?

O02.1 is located in Section O00-O08 — "Pregnancy with abortive outcome" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O02.1?

Use O02.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Missed abortion" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Missed abortion?

The ICD-10-CM code for Missed abortion is O02.1.

Can O02.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O02.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O02.1 in?

O02.1 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O02.1?

Type 1 Excludes for O02.1 include: failed induced abortion (O07.-); fetal death (intrauterine) (late) (O36.4); missed abortion with blighted ovum (O02.0) and more.

Is O02.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, O02.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O02.1
Missed abortion
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O00-O08 — Pregnancy with abortive outcome
2026 ICD-10-CM