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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Hemorrhage

ICD-10 Coding for Postpartum Hemorrhage

O72.0
O72.1
O72.2

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

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

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

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:
  • Bleeding occurs before placental delivery

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding before placental delivery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies timing relative to placental delivery.

Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage

Billable Code
O72.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Estimated blood loss ≥1,000 mL
  • • Documentation of uterine atony

Applicable To

  • • Atonic uterus
  • • Laceration repair

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies cause and timing of hemorrhage.

Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage

Billable Code
O72.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Documentation of bleeding onset ≥24 hours postpartum

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding occurring 24+ hours postpartum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies timing of hemorrhage.

Postpartum coagulation defects

Billable Code
O72.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fibrinogen <200 mg/dL
  • • Prolonged PT/PTT

Applicable To

  • • Disseminated intravascular coagulation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure coagulation studies are documented.

Excessive hemorrhage during cesarean delivery

Billable Code
O67.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Documentation of blood loss during cesarean

Applicable To

  • • Intraoperative blood loss >1,000 mL

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies intraoperative timing.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postpartum hemorrhage?

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

When should O72.2 be used instead of O72.1?

Use O72.2 if bleeding begins 24 or more hours postpartum, whereas O72.1 is for immediate postpartum hemorrhage occurring right after delivery.

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