Is O44.5 a billable code?
No. O44.5 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
O44.5: Low lying placenta with hemorrhage
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
O44.5 groups related diagnoses under low lying placenta with hemorrhage. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under O44.5
- O44.50Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester
- O44.51Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, first trimester
- O44.52Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, second trimester
- O44.53Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third trimester
Other codes in O44 Placenta previa
O44.5 questions
What does O44.5 mean?
O44.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Low lying placenta with hemorrhage. It is in chapter 15, Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.