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O45.003

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Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified, third trimester

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

The placenta separates prematurely from the uterine wall with blood clotting problems during the final three months of pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •This condition often requires emergency delivery to prevent maternal and fetal complications
  • •Document the extent of placental separation and maternal vital signs

Code Hierarchy

└O45Premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae]└O45.0Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect└O45.00Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified└O45.003Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified, third trimester
└O45.003Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified, third trimester

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