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2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O72

Postpartum hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Code:
O72
ICD-10 Code for:
Postpartum hemorrhage
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Not Valid for Submission
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O72 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Postpartum hemorrhage

Non-specific codes like O72 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for postpartum hemorrhage:

  • Use O72.0 for Third-stage hemorrhage - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O72.1 for Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O72.2 for Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O72.3 for Postpartum coagulation defects - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

  • Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
    O00-O9A
    • Complications of labor and delivery
      O60-O77
      • Postpartum hemorrhage
        O72

Clinical Information

  • 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.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

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  • hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant

Patient Education


Postpartum Care

Taking home a new baby is one of the happiest times in a woman's life. But it also presents both physical and emotional challenges. :

  • Get as much rest as possible. You may find that all you can do is eat, sleep, and care for your baby. And that is perfectly okay. You will have spotting or bleeding, like a menstrual period, off and on for up to six weeks.
  • You might also have swelling in your legs and feet, feel constipated, have menstrual-like cramping. Even if you are not breastfeeding, you can have milk leaking from your nipples, and your breasts might feel full, tender, or uncomfortable.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on how much activity, like climbing stairs or walking, you can do for the next few weeks.
  • Doctors usually recommend that you abstain from sexual intercourse for four to six weeks after birth.

In addition to physical changes, you may feel sad or have the "baby blues." If you are extremely sad or are unable to care for yourself or your baby, you might have a serious condition called postpartum depression.

Dept. of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.