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O72.0

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Third-stage hemorrhage

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

What This Code Means

Excessive bleeding from the uterus during the third stage of labor, which is when the placenta is being delivered.

Coding Tips

  • •Third-stage hemorrhage occurs after delivery of the baby but before or during placental delivery
  • •Document the amount of blood loss and any interventions performed to control bleeding

Code Also

  • type of adherent placenta (O43.2-)

Code Hierarchy

└O72Postpartum hemorrhage└O72.0Third-stage hemorrhage
└O72.0Third-stage hemorrhage

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