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O75.3

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Other infection during labor

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

What This Code Means

An infection that develops in the mother during the labor and delivery process, such as infection of the amniotic fluid or membranes.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the type of infection (chorioamnionitis, amnionitis) when documented to ensure accurate coding
  • •This code takes precedence over O75.2 when infection is confirmed as the cause of fever

Use Additional Code

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Code Hierarchy

└O75Other complications of labor and delivery, not elsewhere classified└O75.3Other infection during labor
└O75.3Other infection during labor

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