O03.9
Billable

Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication

Billable / Specific Code

What is Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication?

ICD-10-CM O03.9 is the diagnosis code for Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication. 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

Coding Guidelines for O03.9

✅ This Code Includes

  • Miscarriage NOS
  • Spontaneous abortion NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O03.9 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO03.9 — Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O03.9 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O03.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O03.9 mean?

O03.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O03.9?

The parent code of O03.9 is O03 ("Spontaneous abortion"). O03.9 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O03.9 in?

O03.9 is located in Section O00-O08 — "Pregnancy with abortive outcome" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O03.9?

Use O03.9 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication" 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 Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication?

The ICD-10-CM code for Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication is O03.9.

Can O03.9 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O03.9 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O03.9 in?

O03.9 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O03.9 valid for 2026?

Yes, O03.9 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
O03.9
Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O00-O08 — Pregnancy with abortive outcome
2026 ICD-10-CM