O45.029
BillablePremature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation, 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 uterus causing disseminated intravascular coagulation, but the specific trimester of pregnancy is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when trimester information is unavailable or cannot be determined
- •Always attempt to clarify trimester from the medical record before assigning this unspecified code
Code Hierarchy
└O45Premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae]└O45.0Premature separation of placenta with coagulation defect└O45.02Premature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation└O45.029Premature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation, unspecified trimester
└O45.029Premature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation, unspecified trimester