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O99.03

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Anemia complicating the puerperium

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

What This Code Means

Low red blood cell count or hemoglobin levels in the mother during the recovery period after childbirth.

Coding Tips

  • •The puerperium typically extends 6 weeks postpartum; ensure timing is documented
  • •Consider blood loss during delivery as a contributing factor to postpartum anemia

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • postpartum anemia not pre-existing prior to delivery (O90.81)

Code Hierarchy

└O99Other maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.0Anemia complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O99.03Anemia complicating the puerperium
└O99.03Anemia complicating the puerperium

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