2025 ICD-10-CM code O44.23
Partial placenta previa without hemorrhage in the third trimester.
Medical necessity for the management of partial placenta previa stems from the potential complications it poses to both mother and fetus. These may include premature delivery, placental abruption, and significant hemorrhage during labor or delivery. Close monitoring and appropriate intervention are necessary to mitigate these risks. Ultrasounds and regular prenatal visits are medically necessary for appropriate management.
Obstetricians and other healthcare professionals managing pregnancies are responsible for diagnosing and managing partial placenta previa. Diagnosis typically involves ultrasound imaging. Management strategies depend on the severity of the condition and may include monitoring, bed rest, and in some cases, Cesarean delivery.
- Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- O44 - Placenta PreviaO44.2 - Partial Placenta Previa without hemorrhageO44.23 - Partial Placenta Previa NOS or without hemorrhage, third trimester
In simple words: The placenta is partially covering the cervix in the last three months of pregnancy, and there is no bleeding.
Partial placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta partially covers the opening of the cervix during the third trimester of pregnancy.This condition is present without hemorrhage (bleeding).
Example 1: A pregnant woman in her third trimester undergoes a routine ultrasound, which reveals that the placenta partially covers the cervical opening. The patient is asymptomatic, not experiencing any vaginal bleeding or pain. O44.23 is assigned., A pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presents for a regular prenatal checkup. She reports no bleeding or discomfort. An ultrasound confirms a partial placenta previa. The healthcare provider schedules follow-up ultrasounds to monitor the placental position and educates the patient about signs and symptoms to watch for.O44.23 is assigned., A woman in her third trimester, with a known partial previa, develops mild cramping. Upon examination, there is no bleeding, but the partial placenta previa is confirmed with ultrasound. The mother and fetus are monitored closely, and the patient receives corticosteroids to promote fetal lung maturity in case of preterm delivery.O44.23 is assigned.
Documentation should include ultrasound findings confirming the partial obstruction of the cervical os by the placenta, gestational age (specifically noting third trimester), and absence of hemorrhage. Any associated symptoms, such as cramping or contractions, should also be documented.The physician’s interpretation of the ultrasound, including the degree of coverage and location of the placenta, is essential.
** This code describes a condition without hemorrhage. If bleeding is present, use the appropriate code from category O44.3. If the specific trimester is not documented as the third trimester, then O44.20 should be used.
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- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital