In simple words: This code is used when a mother has seizures and very high blood pressure after giving birth. This is a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention.

This code classifies eclampsia that occurs after childbirth (puerperium). Eclampsia is a severe complication of preeclampsia, characterized by seizures and high blood pressure.It typically manifests after 24 hours of delivery, but can happen up to six weeks after delivery in a rare condition called postpartum eclampsia. The code is specifically for use in maternal records, not for newborns.The condition is life-threatening and requires immediate medical intervention.

Example 1: A 30-year-old woman develops seizures and severe hypertension 3 days postpartum. She is diagnosed with postpartum eclampsia.O15.2 is used to code this event., A 25-year-old woman with a history of preeclampsia experiences severe headache, visual disturbances, and subsequently seizures one week postpartum. O15.2 is assigned to reflect the occurrence of eclampsia in the puerperium., A 35-year-old woman, previously healthy, develops hypertension and seizures two weeks postpartum. After laboratory tests and examination, she is diagnosed with postpartum eclampsia. O15.2 is the appropriate code.

Detailed obstetric history, including prenatal care, presence of pre-existing hypertension or preeclampsia during pregnancy, delivery details, postpartum vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate), neurological examination findings, laboratory results (including serum electrolytes, liver function tests, kidney function tests), seizure description, and treatment given.

** Postpartum eclampsia is a rare but severe condition.Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to minimize long-term morbidity and mortality.The use of this code requires careful clinical documentation to accurately reflect the diagnosis and the postpartum timing of the event.