O44.42

Billable
ChapterO00–O9A
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (O00-O9A).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH15Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O30-O48Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)
O44Placenta previa
O44.4Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage
O44.42Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimesterBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to O44.42:

subcategoryO44.4
Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage
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chapterCH15
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
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Code History

  • FY 2016: This code replaced O44.02 (Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

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