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Z87.51 Personal history of pre-term labor

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Official ICD-10-CM description: Personal history of pre-term labor

Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

  • current pregnancy with history of pre-term labor (O09.21-)

Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

  • recurrent pregnancy loss (N96)

Code first

Code the underlying condition first, then this code.

  • any follow-up examination after treatment (Z09)

Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Related codes

Common questions

Is Z87.51 a billable code?

Yes. Z87.51 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

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