O46.022
BillableAntepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, second trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Bleeding during the second trimester of pregnancy caused by disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a life-threatening condition where widespread blood clotting consumes clotting factors.
Coding Tips
- •DIC requires specific documentation; do not assume from clinical presentation alone
- •Second trimester is weeks 14-20; verify this in the clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└O46Antepartum hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified└O46.0Antepartum hemorrhage with coagulation defect└O46.02Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation└O46.022Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, second trimester
└O46.022Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, second trimester