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O45.90

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Premature separation of placenta, 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 during pregnancy without specification of the type or timing of the separation.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific code for placental abruption; use only when type and trimester are both unknown or undocumented
  • •Review medical record for any additional details that would allow use of a more specific code

Code Hierarchy

└O45Premature separation of placenta [abruptio placentae]└O45.9Premature separation of placenta, unspecified└O45.90Premature separation of placenta, unspecified, unspecified trimester
└O45.90Premature separation of placenta, unspecified, unspecified trimester

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