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O44.42

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Low lying placenta 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 is positioned low in the uterus near the opening without bleeding during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •Reassess placental position in third trimester as it may migrate upward
  • •Document any symptoms or complications related to the low-lying position

Code Hierarchy

└O44Placenta previa└O44.4Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage└O44.42Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester
└O44.42Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester

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