ICD-10 O45.023
Premature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation, third trimester
ICD10
O45.023
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Description
Premature separation of placenta with disseminated intravascular coagulation, third trimester
Common Specialties
Cardiology, Emergency Medicine
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
O45 O45.0 O45.00 O45.001 O45.002 O45.003 O45.009 O45.01 O45.011 O45.012 O45.013 O45.019 O45.02 O45.021 O45.022
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