O44.53

Billable
ChapterO00–O9A
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third 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
O44.5Low lying placenta with hemorrhage
O44.53Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third trimesterBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to O44.53:

subcategoryO44.5
Low lying placenta with hemorrhage
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chapterCH15
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
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Code History

  • FY 2016: This code replaced O44.13 (Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, third trimester)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

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