Placenta previa
In Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48), chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
24 billable codes under O44: 9 are an MCC, 9 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Coding of obstetric cases with O00-O9A codes: sequencing priority, trimester and fetus characters, principal diagnosis selection, delivery outcome, and pregnancy-related complications.
- General Rules for Obstetric Cases (page 63)
- Selection of OB Principal or First-listed Diagnosis (page 64)
- Pre-existing conditions versus conditions due to the pregnancy (page 65)
- Pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy (page 66)
- Fetal Conditions Affecting the Management of the Mother (page 66)
- HIV Infection in Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (page 66)
- Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy (page 66)
- Long term use of insulin and oral hypoglycemics (page 67)
All codes under O44
O44 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- O44.0Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage
- O44.00Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, unspecified trimester
- O44.01Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester
- O44.02Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester
- O44.03Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, third trimester
- O44.1Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage
- O44.10Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester
- O44.11Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, first trimester
- O44.12Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, second trimester
- O44.13Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, third trimester
- O44.2Partial placenta previa without hemorrhage
- O44.20Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, unspecified trimester
- O44.21Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester
- O44.22Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester
- O44.23Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, third trimester
- O44.3Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage
- O44.30Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester
- O44.31Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, first trimester
- O44.32Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, second trimester
- O44.33Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, third trimester
- O44.4Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage
- O44.40Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, unspecified trimester
- O44.41Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester
- O44.42Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester
- O44.43Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, third trimester
- O44.5Low lying placenta with hemorrhage
- O44.50Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester
- O44.51Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, first trimester
- O44.52Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, second trimester
- O44.53Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third trimester
O44 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 24 billable codes under O44 group to MS-DRG 817, 818, 819, 831, 832, or 833 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 817 Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with MCC
- DRG 818 Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with CC
- DRG 819 Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
- DRG 831 Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with MCC
- DRG 832 Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with CC
- DRG 833 Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
Other codes that refer to O44
Notes on these codes point to O44.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Childbirth Problems
Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:
Read more about childbirth problems on MedlinePlusHealth Problems in Pregnancy
A health problem in pregnancy is any disease or condition that could affect your health or the health of your fetus. Some health problems may make it more likely that you will have a high-risk pregnancy. A high-risk pregnancy is one in which you, your fetus, or both are at higher risk for health problems than in a typical pregnancy.
Read more about health problems in pregnancy on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.