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O44.52

Billable

Low lying placenta with 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 with active bleeding during the second three months of pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation confirms second trimester (weeks 14-20) before using this code
  • •This condition may require increased monitoring and possible hospitalization

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