O44.1

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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• labor and delivery complicated by hemorrhage from vasa previa (O69.4)

Child Codes (4)

O44.10Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, unspecified trimester✓ Billable O44.11Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, first trimester✓ Billable O44.12Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, second trimester✓ Billable O44.13Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, third trimester✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code O44.1 represents complete placenta previa with hemorrhage. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under O44.1. Coders should note that O44.1 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code O44.1?

ICD-10-CM code O44.1 is "Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).

Is O44.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, O44.1 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with O44.1?

O44.1 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in O44

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

O44.0Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage O44.2Partial placenta previa without hemorrhage O44.3Partial placenta previa with hemorrhage O44.4Low lying placenta NOS or without hemorrhage O44.5Low lying placenta with hemorrhage

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Code Information

CodeO44.1

BillableNo — Header code

ParentO44

CategoryPregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)