Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code describes a condition where the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment, close to or covering the internal cervical os, and is associated with vaginal bleeding. It specifically indicates that the gestational age at the time of diagnosis and hemorrhage is not documented. This is a form of placenta previa.

When to Use

Use this code when documentation clearly states "low lying placenta with hemorrhage" but does not specify the trimester of pregnancy. This applies to cases where the exact relationship of the placenta to the cervical os (e.g., partial, complete) is also not specified, and the bleeding is attributed to this placental position.

Coding Tips

Do not use if the trimester is documented; instead, select a more specific O44.5- code.
Distinguish from O44.0- (previa without hemorrhage) and O44.1- (previa with hemorrhage, specified type).
Ensure documentation explicitly links the hemorrhage to the low-lying placenta.

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Code Hierarchy

▲O44.5Low lying placenta with hemorrhage

O44.50(current)

Same Category

O44Placenta previa O44.0Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage O44.00Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemor, unsp tri O44.01Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemor, first tri O44.02Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemor, second tri O44.03Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemor, third tri