Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O04.8 is the diagnosis code for (Induced) termination of pregnancy with other and unspecified complications. This code falls under the section "Pregnancy with abortive outcome" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where O04.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, O04.8 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
O04.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "(Induced) termination of pregnancy with other and unspecified complications". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of O04.8 is O04 ("Complications following (induced) termination of pregnancy"). O04.8 provides a more specific classification within this category.
O04.8 is located in Section O00-O08 — "Pregnancy with abortive outcome" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
O04.8 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O04.80, O04.81, O04.82, O04.83, O04.84 and more.
Use O04.8 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "(Induced) termination of pregnancy with other and unspecified complications" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for (Induced) termination of pregnancy with other and unspecified complications is O04.8.
No, O04.8 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
O04.8 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O04.8 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.