2025 ICD-10-CM code O89.01
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Obstetric Complications - Complications predominantly related to the puerperium Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium Feed
Aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia during the puerperium.
Modifiers are not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of clinical findings consistent with aspiration pneumonitis occurring as a direct result of anesthesia administered during the puerperium.The severity of the condition dictates the level of intervention required and supports the medical necessity of treatment.
The clinical responsibility rests with the anesthesiologist, obstetrician, and potentially other specialists depending on the severity and complexity of the case.Post-operative care would also involve nurses and respiratory therapists.
- Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- O89 (Complications of anaesthesia during the puerperium)
In simple words: This code describes lung inflammation caused by inhaling stomach acid or other fluids during anesthesia after childbirth.This complication can be mild or severe.
This code classifies aspiration pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs due to aspiration of stomach contents or secretions) that occurs as a complication of anesthesia administered during the postpartum period (puerperium).The condition can range in severity from mild to life-threatening.It's crucial to note that this code is specifically for maternal complications related to anesthesia during the puerperium and should not be used for newborn records.Use of additional codes might be necessary to specify the type and extent of lung injury.
Example 1: A 30-year-old woman underwent a cesarean section under general anesthesia. Post-operatively, she developed signs of aspiration pneumonitis, including cough, fever, and shortness of breath.O89.01 was used to code the complication., A 25-year-old patient received an epidural for vaginal delivery.Following the procedure, she experienced respiratory distress due to aspiration. O89.01 was used to code this complication., A 35-year-old patient who had a planned c-section under general anesthesia experienced Mendelson's syndrome (severe aspiration pneumonitis) requiring intensive respiratory support.O89.01, along with additional codes specifying the severity and treatment, would be used.
Complete medical history, including details of anesthesia type and administration, should be documented.Respiratory assessment, including oxygen saturation levels, arterial blood gases, and chest x-ray findings, should be detailed.Treatment provided (e.g., oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, antibiotics) needs to be comprehensively documented.
** This code is exclusively for use in maternal records and should never be applied to newborn records.Accurate documentation linking the aspiration pneumonitis to anesthesia administered during the puerperium is crucial for proper coding and reimbursement.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the specific services provided and the payer.
- RVU: RVUs are not applicable to ICD-10 codes.Reimbursement is determined by various factors including the patient's insurance coverage and the healthcare facility's payment structure.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Specialties:Obstetrics, Anesthesiology, Pulmonology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center