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O26.73

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Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in the puerperium

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

What This Code Means

A partial dislocation of the pubic bone joint that develops or is discovered in the weeks following delivery, typically during the recovery period.

Coding Tips

  • •The puerperium period extends up to 6 weeks postpartum; ensure the timing is clearly documented
  • •Differentiate from O26.72 which occurs during active labor

Code Hierarchy

└O26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy└O26.7Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O26.73Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in the puerperium
└O26.73Subluxation of symphysis (pubis) in the puerperium

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