O44.01
BillableComplete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The placenta completely covers the opening of the uterus during the first trimester without active bleeding.
Coding Tips
- •Document the trimester clearly to ensure accurate code selection
- •Differentiate between complete and partial placenta previa, as they have different codes
Code Hierarchy
└O44Placenta previa└O44.0Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage└O44.01Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester
└O44.01Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester