2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O44Placenta previa

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O30-O48›O44

ICD-10-CM O44
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O44 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for placenta previa, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O44.00, O44.01, O44.02, and O44.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O44
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Placenta previa
Chapter
O30-O48
Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO30-O48Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
CategoryO44Placenta previa
This CodeO44Placenta previa

Specific Coding for Placenta previaOverview

Non-specific codes like O44 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • O44.0 for Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage

  • Use O44.00 for Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, unspecified trimester

  • Use O44.01 for Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester

  • Use O44.02 for Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester

  • Use O44.03 for Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, third trimester

  • O44.1 for Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage

  • Use O44.10 for Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester

  • Use O44.11 for Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, first trimester

  • Use O44.12 for Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, second trimester

  • Use O44.13 for Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, third trimester

  • O44.2 for Partial placenta previa without hemorrhage

  • Use O44.20 for Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, unspecified trimester

  • Use O44.21 for Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester

  • Use O44.22 for Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester

  • Use O44.23 for Partial placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, third trimester

  • O44.3 for Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage

  • Use O44.30 for Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester

  • Use O44.31 for Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, first trimester

  • Use O44.32 for Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, second trimester

  • Use O44.33 for Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage, third trimester

  • O44.4 for Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage

  • Use O44.40 for Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, unspecified trimester

  • Use O44.41 for Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, first trimester

  • Use O44.42 for Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester

  • Use O44.43 for Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage, third trimester

  • O44.5 for Low lying placenta with hemorrhage

  • Use O44.50 for Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester

  • Use O44.51 for Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, first trimester

  • Use O44.52 for Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, second trimester

  • Use O44.53 for Low lying placenta with hemorrhage, third trimester

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Placenta Previa

    abnormal placentation in which the placenta implants in the lower segment of the uterus (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the cervix. it is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and premature labor.

  • GAIA Level 1 Placenta Previa|Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 1 Placenta Previa|Level 1 Placenta Previa

    gaia level 1 placenta previa is defined by a second or third trimester ultrasound (and/or mri) that demonstrates evidence of placental tissue overlying or abutting the internal cervical os.

  • GAIA Level 2 Placenta Previa|Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 2 Placenta Previa|Level 2 Placenta Previa

    gaia level 2 placenta previa is defined by three criteria: first, painless vaginal bleeding during the second or third trimester; second, a high presenting part or abnormal fetal lie; third, pelvic exam with fullness palpable in the fornices (avoiding digital cervical exam) or a speculum exam with placental tissue visible through an open cervical os.

  • Placenta Previa

    a condition in which the placenta covers or is within 1 cm of the cervical os.

Patient EducationClinical

Childbirth Problems

Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About O44Overview

Is O44 (Placenta previa) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for placenta previa, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for placenta previa need a more specific code from this category, such as O44.00, O44.01, and O44.02.