O44
Non-billablePlacenta previa
Placenta previa
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
O30-O48
Child Codes
6
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O44?
ICD-10-CM code O44 represents "Placenta previa". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O44 a billable code?
No, O44 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under O44.
What chapter is O44 in?
O44 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O44?
O44 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O44?
O44 has 6 child codes, including: O44.0 (Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage), O44.1 (Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage), O44.2 (Partial placenta previa without hemorrhage), O44.3 (Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with O44?
Yes, when using O44 you should also code: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What are the UMLS CUIs for O44?
O44 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0032046. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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