O44 ICD-10-CM Code: Placenta previa
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
O44Placenta previa
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where O44 sits
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Chapter 15
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- 2
Section
Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)
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Category O44
Placenta previa
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Code O44
Placenta previa
Codes under O44
O44 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for O44.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for O44.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for O44.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for O44.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for O44.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code O44 mean?
O44 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Placenta previa.”
Is O44 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. O44 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is O44 located in ICD-10-CM?
O44 is listed in Chapter 15, Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A), within Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48) (O30–O48), under category O44, Placenta previa.
What coding notes are listed for O44?
No inclusion terms are listed for O44 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.