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O44.53

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Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third 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 final three months of pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the most common trimester for low-lying placenta with hemorrhage to present clinically
  • •Document whether delivery is planned or if expectant management is being pursued

Code Hierarchy

└O44Placenta previa└O44.5Low lying placenta with hemorrhage└O44.53Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third trimester
└O44.53Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third trimester

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