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O44.02

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Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second 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 second trimester without active bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm the second trimester timing (weeks 13-27) is documented in the medical record
  • •Use O44.12 instead if hemorrhage is present during the second trimester

Code Hierarchy

└O44Placenta previa└O44.0Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage└O44.02Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester
└O44.02Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester

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