O72: Postpartum hemorrhage
Codes under O72 (Postpartum hemorrhage). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| O72.0 | Third-stage hemorrhage | ✓ |
| O72.0 | Third-stage hemorrhage | ✓ |
| O72.1 | Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage | ✓ |
| O72.1 | Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage | ✓ |
| O72.2 | Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage | ✓ |
| O72.2 | Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage | ✓ |
| O72.3 | Postpartum coagulation defects | ✓ |
| O72.3 | Postpartum coagulation defects | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code O72?
O72 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Postpartum hemorrhage. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is O72 a billable code?
No — O72 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example O72.0 — Third-stage hemorrhage). 8 of the 8 codes under O72 are billable.
What codes fall under O72?
O72 includes O72.0, O72.0, O72.1, O72.1, O72.2, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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