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O71.9

Billable

Obstetric trauma, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

An injury sustained by the mother during labor and delivery when the specific type of trauma is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a last-resort code; attempt to obtain more specific documentation from the provider before using it
  • •Query the physician if the type of obstetric trauma can be determined from clinical notes

Code Hierarchy

└O71Other obstetric trauma└O71.9Obstetric trauma, unspecified
└O71.9Obstetric trauma, unspecified

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