2025 ICD-10-CM code O72
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - Complications of labor and delivery 15 Feed
Postpartum hemorrhage. Includes hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant.
Medical necessity for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage is established by the presence of excessive bleeding that poses a threat to the mother's health or stability.
The physician is responsible for managing the postpartum hemorrhage, which involves identifying the cause of the bleeding and implementing appropriate interventions to stop it. This might include administering medications, performing surgical procedures, or other supportive measures.Close monitoring of vital signs and blood loss is essential.
In simple words: Excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Postpartum hemorrhage. Includes hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant.
Example 1: A woman delivers a baby vaginally and experiences heavy bleeding after the placenta is delivered. The physician diagnoses a postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony., A woman undergoes a cesarean section and develops excessive bleeding. The physician identifies a retained placental fragment as the cause of the postpartum hemorrhage., After a vaginal delivery, a woman experiences persistent bleeding despite initial measures to control it. Upon examination, the physician discovers a cervical laceration, which is contributing to the postpartum hemorrhage.
Documentation should include the estimated blood loss, the cause of the hemorrhage (if identified), and the interventions performed to control the bleeding.Any associated complications or other relevant clinical findings should also be documented.
** ICD-10-CM code O72 is specifically for postpartum hemorrhage, which is defined as blood loss greater than 500 mL after a vaginal delivery or greater than 1000 mL after a cesarean delivery.It's important to differentiate this condition from lochia, which is the normal postpartum vaginal discharge.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center