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O71.00

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Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, unspecified trimester

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

What This Code Means

A rupture or breaking open of the uterus before labor begins, occurring at an unspecified point during pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a life-threatening obstetric emergency requiring immediate intervention
  • •If trimester is documented, use the more specific codes O71.01, O71.02, or O71.03 instead

Code Hierarchy

└O71Other obstetric trauma└O71.0Rupture of uterus (spontaneous) before onset of labor└O71.00Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, unspecified trimester
└O71.00Rupture of uterus before onset of labor, unspecified trimester

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