O89.8
BillableOther complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other anesthesia-related complications during the postpartum period not specifically classified in other categories.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code; use only when the specific complication does not fit other O89 codes
- •Clearly document the nature of the anesthesia complication in the medical record for future reference
Code Hierarchy
└O89Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium└O89.8Other complications of anesthesia during the puerperium
└O89.8Other complications of anesthesia during the puerperium