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O15.2

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Eclampsia complicating the puerperium

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A serious condition called eclampsia (characterized by seizures and high blood pressure) that occurs after delivery during the recovery period.

Coding Tips

  • •Eclampsia in the puerperium must be distinguished from preeclampsia; eclampsia involves seizures or coma
  • •The puerperium period extends from delivery through approximately 6 weeks postpartum

Code Hierarchy

└O15Eclampsia└O15.2Eclampsia complicating the puerperium
└O15.2Eclampsia complicating the puerperium

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