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O73.0

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Retained placenta without hemorrhage

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

What This Code Means

The placenta remains in the uterus after delivery and is not expelled naturally, but without significant bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish from O73.1 which involves retained portions of placenta or membranes
  • •Document whether manual removal or other interventions were required

Code Hierarchy

└O73Retained placenta and membranes, without hemorrhage└O73.0Retained placenta without hemorrhage
└O73.0Retained placenta without hemorrhage

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