ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O44
Placenta previa
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O44
labor and delivery complicated by hemorrhage from vasa previa (O69.4)
Placenta previa NOS
Marginal placenta previa, NOS or without hemorrhage
Marginal placenta previa with hemorrhage
Low implantation of placenta NOS or without hemorrhage
Low implantation of placenta with hemorrhage
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for O44):
About ICD-10-CM Code O44 (Placenta previa)
ICD-10-CM code O44 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O44 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O44 - Placenta previa. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Placenta previa.