Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O20 is the diagnosis code for Hemorrhage in early pregnancy. This code falls under the section "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O20. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where O20 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, O20 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
O20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hemorrhage in early pregnancy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
O20 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
O20 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O20.0, O20.8, O20.9.
Use O20 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hemorrhage in early pregnancy" 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 Hemorrhage in early pregnancy is O20.
No, O20 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
O20 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for O20 include: pregnancy with abortive outcome (O00-O08).
Yes, O20 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.