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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum

ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum

O90.6
O72.2

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

Also Known as:
Postnatal
Puerperium
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum

Use ICD-10 code O90.6 for postpartum mood disturbance, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postpartum mood disturbance

Billable Code
O90.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Mood disturbance onset within 6 weeks postpartum
documentation:
  • • Provider note linking mood symptoms to postpartum period

Applicable To

  • • Postpartum depression
  • • Postpartum anxiety

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links mood disturbance to postpartum period.

Delayed postpartum hemorrhage

Billable Code
O72.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented blood loss >500 mL
  • • Hemoglobin drop >2 g/dL

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding 24 hours to 6 weeks postpartum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies timing and volume of blood loss.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postpartum depression?

The ICD-10 code for postpartum depression is O90.6, used when mood disturbances are linked to the postpartum period.

How is postpartum hemorrhage coded in ICD-10?

Postpartum hemorrhage is coded as O72.2 for delayed hemorrhage occurring 24 hours to 6 weeks postpartum.

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