O46.029
BillableAntepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, unspecified trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Bleeding during pregnancy before labor with a serious blood clotting disorder (disseminated intravascular coagulation) at an unspecified stage of pregnancy.
Coding Tips
- •DIC is a life-threatening condition requiring documentation of the specific trimester when known; use this code only when trimester cannot be determined
- •This code indicates a complication requiring close monitoring and potential intervention; ensure DIC is explicitly documented in the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└O46Antepartum hemorrhage, not elsewhere classified└O46.0Antepartum hemorrhage with coagulation defect└O46.02Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation└O46.029Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, unspecified trimester
└O46.029Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, unspecified trimester