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O45.021

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Premature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation, first 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 uterus during the first trimester, causing disseminated intravascular coagulation (a life-threatening condition where blood clots form throughout the body and clotting factors are depleted).

Coding Tips

  • DIC is a severe complication requiring documentation of laboratory findings (PT, PTT, fibrinogen, platelet count) to support the diagnosis
  • First trimester abruption is relatively rare; verify documentation carefully to ensure accuracy

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