O45.009
BillablePremature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified, unspecified 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, but the timing during pregnancy is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when trimester cannot be determined from documentation
- •Attempt to clarify trimester from clinical context or dating information when possible
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└O45.009Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified, unspecified trimester
└O45.009Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect, unspecified, unspecified trimester