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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Bleeding

ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Bleeding

O72.0
O72.1
O72.2

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

Also Known as:
Postpartum Hemorrhage
PPH
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Bleeding

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Bleeding

Use ICD-10 code O72.0 for third-stage hemorrhage, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Third-stage hemorrhage

Billable Code
O72.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Hemorrhage occurs during placental delivery.
applicable_to:
  • Hemorrhage during placental separation
excludes:
  • Retained placenta without hemorrhage (O73.0)
validation:
  • Blood loss >500mL vaginal or >1000mL cesarean during placental separation

Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage

Billable Code
O72.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • Immediate postpartum hemorrhage within 24 hours
excludes:
  • Delayed postpartum hemorrhage (O72.2)
validation:
  • Uterine atony, cervical/vaginal lacerations, retained clots with stable vitals

Delayed postpartum hemorrhage

Billable Code
O72.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • Hemorrhage occurring 24 hours to 12 weeks postpartum
excludes:
  • Immediate postpartum hemorrhage (O72.1)
validation:
  • Subinvolution, retained products, infection with sudden bleeding after 24 hours

Postpartum hemorrhage due to coagulation defects

Billable Code
O72.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • Hemorrhage due to coagulation defects
excludes:
  • Coagulation defects not related to postpartum (D65)
validation:
  • Fibrinogen <200 mg/dL, INR >1.5, platelets <50k with diffuse bleeding
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

O90.89

Anemia due to postpartum hemorrhage

Use if anemia is documented and transfusion is given.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postpartum bleeding?

The ICD-10 codes for postpartum bleeding include O72.0 for third-stage hemorrhage, O72.1 for immediate postpartum hemorrhage, O72.2 for delayed postpartum hemorrhage, and O72.3 for hemorrhage due to coagulation defects.

How is postpartum hemorrhage documented?

Postpartum hemorrhage should be documented with quantitative blood loss, uterine tone, timing, and any interventions performed. Accurate documentation supports proper ICD-10 coding.

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