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    OpenPayerBilling CodesMaternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problemsICD-10-CM o44-placenta-previa
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    ICD-10-CM Code For Placenta Previa: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group O44 includes diagnoses for placenta previa variants where the placenta overlies or is close to the internal cervical os, including marginal, partial, and complete placenta previa and placenta previa with hemorrhage. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document maternal conditions that affect pregnancy management, delivery planning, and severity such as bleeding or need for cesarean delivery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM O44 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM O44: Placenta Previa Overview

    Placenta previa diagnoses describe placental implantation that partially or completely covers the internal cervical os, affecting delivery planning and obstetric management. This group targets maternal-fetal conditions of the placenta and lower uterine segment during pregnancy and delivery. Accurate coding matters for appropriate clinical documentation and correct claim processing because placenta previa can significantly alter peripartum care and resource use.

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    Use a code from this group when documentation indicates the placenta overlies or is adjacent to the internal cervical os, including cases classified as marginal, partial, or complete placenta previa. Apply the specific code that reflects whether there is associated antepartum hemorrhage and the stage of pregnancy as documented.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    24 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    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
    O44.10Complete 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
    O44.20Partial 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
    O44.30Partial 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
    O44.40Low 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

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    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    817Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with MCC
    818Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with CC
    819Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
    831Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with MCC
    832Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with CC
    833Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

    Related Codes

    O30-MULTIPLE-GESTATION-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Multiple Gestation: Group Overview

    O31-COMPLICATIONS-SPECIFIC-TO-MULTIPLE-GESTATION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Specific To Multiple Gestation: Group Overview

    O32-MALPRESENTATION-OF-FETUS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Maternal Care For Malpresentation Of Fetus: Group Overview

    O33-MATERNAL-CARE-FOR-DISPROPORTION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Maternal Care For Disproportion: Group Overview

    O34-ABNORMALITY-OF-PELVIC-ORGANS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Maternal Care For Abnormality Of Pelvic Organs: Group Overview

    O35-MATERNAL-CARE-FOR-FETAL-ABNORMALITY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Maternal Care For Known Or Suspected Fetal Abnormality And Damage: Group Overview

    O36-MATERNAL-CARE-OTHER-FETAL-PROBLEMS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Maternal Care For Other Fetal Problems: Group Overview

    O40-POLYHYDRAMNIOS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Polyhydramnios: Group Overview

    O41-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-AMNIOTIC-FLUID

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes: Group Overview

    O42-PREMATURE-RUPTURE-OF-MEMBRANES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Premature Rupture Of Membranes: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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