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    ICD-10-CM Code For Postpartum Hemorrhage: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group O72 includes diagnoses for excessive bleeding following childbirth, including uterine atony, retained placental tissue, genital tract lacerations, and postpartum coagulopathy. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios involving postpartum blood loss severity, source of hemorrhage, and any associated complications such as shock or coagulopathy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM O72 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM O72: Postpartum Hemorrhage Overview

    The ICD-10-CM O72 group represents diagnoses for excessive bleeding occurring after delivery, affecting the obstetric system and maternal hemostasis. These codes target postpartum bleeding etiologies such as uterine atony, retained placental tissue, lacerations, and coagulopathy. Accurate coding matters for complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement for obstetric care.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when documenting clinically significant bleeding that occurs after childbirth and requires medical evaluation or intervention. Assign codes that specify the cause of hemorrhage and any associated complications such as shock or disseminated intravascular coagulation when present.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    4 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    O72.0Third-stage hemorrhage
    O72.1Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage
    O72.2Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage
    O72.3Postpartum coagulation defects

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    769Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures
    776Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A 29-year-old woman presents to the labor and delivery unit immediately after a spontaneous vaginal delivery with brisk vaginal bleeding and signs of hypovolemia (tachycardia, hypotension, dizziness). Uterine atony is noted on exam with a boggy, enlarged uterus that does not respond adequately to uterine massage and initial uterotonic medications, necessitating additional medical management and close monitoring; a postpartum hemorrhage diagnosis from this group is assigned to document the acute excessive bleeding following delivery. Typical codes: O72.0
    • A 34-year-old woman arrives in the emergency department two days postpartum after a cesarean delivery reporting increasing vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and fever. Evaluation reveals subinvolution of the uterus with retained products of conception and ongoing secondary bleeding requiring ultrasound confirmation and potential surgical intervention; a code from this group is used to capture the delayed postpartum hemorrhage as a complication of recent delivery. Typical codes: O72.1, O72.2
    • A 38-year-old woman with known placenta accreta spectrum who underwent planned cesarean delivery develops heavy intraoperative and immediate postoperative bleeding requiring transfusion and hysterectomy. Her hemorrhage is managed in the operating room with advanced surgical measures and critical care support; a code from this group is assigned to reflect the obstetric hemorrhage complicating delivery and the need for urgent interventions. Typical codes: O72.3, O72.0

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Preterm Labor: Group Overview

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Obstructed Labor Due To Malposition And Malpresentation Of Fetus: Group Overview

    O65-OBSTRUCTED-LABOR-MATERNAL-PELVIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Obstructed Labor Due To Maternal Pelvic Abnormality: Group Overview

    O66-OTHER-OBSTRUCTED-LABOR

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Obstructed Labor: Group Overview

    O67-LABOR-AND-DELIVERY-HEMORRHAGE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Labor And Delivery Complicated By Intrapartum Hemorrhage: Group Overview

    O68-LABOR-AND-DELIVERY-COMPLICATED-BY-ABNORMALITY-OF-FETAL-ACID-BASE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Labor And Delivery Complicated By Abnormality Of Fetal Acid Base Balance: Group Overview

    O69-UMBILICAL-CORD-COMPLICATIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Labor And Delivery Complicated By Umbilical Cord Complications: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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