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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding in Pregnancy

ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding in Pregnancy

O20.8
O46.8X1
O45.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bleeding in pregnancy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Antepartum Hemorrhage
Subchorionic Hemorrhage
Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding in Pregnancy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bleeding in Pregnancy

Use ICD-10 code O20.8 for other hemorrhage in early pregnancy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other hemorrhage in early pregnancy

Billable Code
O20.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ultrasound shows subchorionic hematoma
coding:
  • • Bleeding occurs before 20 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Subchorionic hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ultrasound findings support the diagnosis of subchorionic hemorrhage.

Other antepartum hemorrhage, first trimester

Billable Code
O46.8X1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of bleeding in first trimester
  • • Exclusion of subchorionic hemorrhage

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding in first trimester not due to subchorionic hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes subchorionic hemorrhage.

Premature separation of placenta, unspecified

Non-Billable
O45.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ultrasound or clinical diagnosis of placental abruption
  • • Symptoms include abdominal pain and bleeding

Applicable To

  • • Placental abruption

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical documentation supports the diagnosis of placental abruption.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.XX

Weeks of gestation

Indicate the specific week of gestation.

D65

Disseminated intravascular coagulation

Use if DIC is present with placental abruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bleeding in pregnancy?

The ICD-10 codes for bleeding in pregnancy vary by trimester and cause, such as O20.8 for subchorionic hemorrhage and O46.8X1 for unspecified antepartum hemorrhage in the first trimester.

How do you code subchorionic hemorrhage?

Subchorionic hemorrhage is coded as O20.8 in ICD-10, used for bleeding in early pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound.

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