ICD-10 O42.111
Preterm premature rupture of membranes, onset of labor more than 24 hours following rupture, first trimester
ICD10
O42.111
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Description
Preterm premature rupture of membranes, onset of labor more than 24 hours following rupture, first trimester
Common Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
O42 O42.0 O42.00 O42.01 O42.011 O42.012 O42.013 O42.019 O42.02 O42.1 O42.10 O42.11 O42.112 O42.113 O42.119
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