O44 – Placenta previa
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
ICD-10-CM code
O44
- Code
O44(claims format:O44)- Description
- Placenta previa
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- Block
- O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
Billable codes under O44
O44 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O44.0 – Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhageHeader (more codes below)
- O44.1 – Complete placenta previa with hemorrhageHeader (more codes below)
- O44.2 – Partial placenta previa without hemorrhageHeader (more codes below)
- O44.3 – Partial placenta previa with hemorrhageHeader (more codes below)
- O44.4 – Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhageHeader (more codes below)
- O44.5 – Low lying placenta with hemorrhageHeader (more codes below)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O44?
O44 is the ICD-10-CM code for placenta previa, in the block O30-O48 (Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems).
Is O44 a billable code?
No. O44 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.