O46.023
BillableAntepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, third trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Bleeding during the third trimester of pregnancy caused by disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a critical condition where abnormal clotting throughout the body leads to severe bleeding complications.
Coding Tips
- •DIC in late pregnancy is a medical emergency; ensure diagnosis is clearly documented by the provider
- •Third trimester is weeks 21 through delivery; confirm timing in obstetric records
Code Hierarchy
└O46Antepartum hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified└O46.0Antepartum hemorrhage with coagulation defect└O46.02Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation└O46.023Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, third trimester
└O46.023Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, third trimester