2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O72Postpartum hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Codes›O00-O9A›O60-O77›O72

ICD-10-CM O72
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

O72 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for postpartum hemorrhage, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as O72.0, O72.1, O72.2, and O72.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
O72
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Postpartum hemorrhage
Chapter
O60-O77
Complications of labor and delivery

Code Classification

ChapterO00-O9APregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
SectionO60-O77Complications of labor and delivery
CategoryO72Postpartum hemorrhage
This CodeO72Postpartum hemorrhage

Specific Coding for Postpartum hemorrhageOverview

Non-specific codes like O72 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use O72.0 for Third-stage hemorrhage

  • Use O72.1 for Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage

  • Use O72.2 for Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage

  • Use O72.3 for Postpartum coagulation defects

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Postpartum Hemorrhage

    excess blood loss from uterine bleeding associated with obstetric labor or childbirth. it is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml or of the amount that adversely affects the maternal physiology, such as blood pressure and hematocrit. postpartum hemorrhage is divided into two categories, immediate (within first 24 hours after birth) or delayed (after 24 hours postpartum).

  • Early Postpartum Hemorrhage|Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage|Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage

    cumulative blood loss of greater than or equal to 1000 ml or blood loss accompanied by signs or symptoms of hypovolemia within 24 hours following the birth process (includes intrapartum loss). (revitalize)

  • GAIA Level 1 Postpartum Hemorrhage|Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 1 Postpartum Hemorrhage|Level 1 Postpartum Haemorrhage

    gaia level 1 postpartum hemorrhage is the presence of genital bleeding after delivery, leading to severe maternal outcome (maternal death or maternal near miss) as defined by who.

  • GAIA Level 2 Postpartum Hemorrhage|Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 2 Postpartum Hemorrhage|Level 2 Postpartum Haemorrhage

    gaia level 2 postpartum hemorrhage is defined by the presence of the following criteria: genital bleeding after delivery with at least one of the following: a) measured abnormal bleeding (1000ml or more); or b) any bleeding leading to hypotension or blood transfusion.

  • GAIA Level 3 Postpartum Hemorrhage|Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 3 Postpartum Hemorrhage|Level 3 Postpartum Haemorrhage

    gaia level 3 postpartum hemorrhage is defined by the presence of genital bleeding after delivery that is estimated at 1000ml or more.

  • GAIA Postpartum Hemorrhage Level of Diagnostic Certainty Terminology|Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Postpartum Hemorrhage Level of Diagnostic Certainty Terminology

    a subset of terminology related to postpartum hemorrhage, developed by the global alignment of immunization safety assessment in pregnancy consortium to aid in monitoring and improving fetal and maternal outcomes.

  • GAIA Postpartum Hemorrhage Level of Diagnostic Certainty|Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Postpartum Hemorrhage Level of Diagnostic Certainty|Postpartum Hemorrhage Level of Diagnostic Certainty

    a classification of maternal and fetal outcomes relating to postpartum hemorrhage, developed by the global alignment of immunization safety assessment in pregnancy, based on the extent to which the diagnosis has been confirmed.

  • Late Postpartum Hemorrhage|Delayed Postpartum Hemorrhage|Delayed Postpartum Hemorrhage|Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage|Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage

    excessive blood loss between 24 hours after delivery through four weeks that requires intervention.

  • Postpartum Hemorrhage

    hemorrhage defined as a blood loss in excess of 500 ml after vaginal delivery or more than 1000 ml after a cesarean delivery.

Patient EducationClinical

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About O72Overview

Is O72 (Postpartum hemorrhage) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for postpartum hemorrhage, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for postpartum hemorrhage need a more specific code from this category, such as O72.0, O72.1, and O72.2.