O89.9
BillableComplication of anesthesia during the puerperium, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An unspecified complication that occurs from anesthesia given to a woman during the postpartum period (after delivery).
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of anesthesia complication cannot be identified; review documentation for more specific O89 codes
- •Ensure the complication occurred during the puerperium (typically up to 6 weeks postpartum)
Code Hierarchy
└O89Complications of anesthesia during the puerperium└O89.9Complication of anesthesia during the puerperium, unspecified
└O89.9Complication of anesthesia during the puerperium, unspecified