2025 ICD-10-CM code O29
Complications of anesthesia during pregnancy.
The medical necessity for anesthesia or sedation during pregnancy should be clearly documented, along with the reason for the procedure requiring anesthesia.
The physician administering the anesthesia or sedation is responsible for monitoring and managing any complications that may arise.
- XV Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy (O20-O29)
In simple words: This code is used when a pregnant woman experiences complications due to anesthesia or pain medication administered during her pregnancy.
This code encompasses maternal complications arising from the administration of general, regional, or local anesthetic, analgesic, or other sedation during pregnancy. Use an additional code, if necessary, to identify the specific complication.
Example 1: A pregnant woman in her second trimester experiences a severe allergic reaction to a local anesthetic administered during a dental procedure., A pregnant woman receiving general anesthesia for an emergency appendectomy develops malignant hyperthermia., A pregnant woman experiences respiratory depression following the administration of an epidural anesthetic for pain management.
Documentation should include the type of anesthetic or analgesic used, the dosage administered, the onset and nature of the complication, and any treatment provided.
** Excludes complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery (O74.-) and complications of anesthesia during the puerperium (O89.-).
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Obstetrics, Anesthesiology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Office