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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Care

ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Care

Z39.2
O90.89

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

Also Known as:
Postnatal Care
Postpartum Follow-up
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Care

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

Use ICD-10 code Z39.2 for encounter for routine postpartum follow-up, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

Billable Code
Z39.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No complications present during the postpartum visit.
documentation:
  • • Detailed examination notes including pelvic and breast exams.

Applicable To

  • • Routine postpartum examination
  • • Postpartum check-up

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the absence of complications.

Other specified complications of the puerperium

Billable Code
O90.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Blood pressure readings
  • • Symptoms of infection
  • • Mood assessment

Applicable To

  • • Postpartum hypertension
  • • Postpartum infection

Important Notes

  • • Prioritize Chapter 15 codes for complications.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z39.0

Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery

Use for immediate postpartum care within 24 hours after delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for routine postpartum care?

The ICD-10 code for routine postpartum care is Z39.2, used for follow-up visits without complications.

When should O90.89 be used instead of Z39.2?

Use O90.89 when specific postpartum complications, such as hypertension, are documented.

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