2021 ICD-10-CM Code O72.2

Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: O00–O99
  3. Section: O60-O77
  4. Block: O72
  5. O72.2 - Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage
Version 2021
Billable Code
Maternity Diagnoses
Diagnoses For Females Only

Valid for Submission

O72.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage. The code O72.2 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD-10-CM code O72.2 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like delayed and/or secondary postpartum hemorrhage, finding of contents of cervix, finding of contents of cervix, finding of contents of uterus, placental fragments at cervical os , placental fragments in uterus, etc.

The code O72.2 is applicable to female patients aged 12 through 55 years inclusive. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a non-female patient outside the stated age range.

ICD-10:O72.2
Short Description:Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage
Long Description:Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage

Code Classification

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

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Inclusion Terms

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Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code O72.2 are found in the index:

Code Edits

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Approximate Synonyms

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Convert O72.2 to ICD-9 Code

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Information for Patients


Bleeding

Also called: Hematoma, Hemorrhage

Bleeding is the loss of blood. It can happen outside or inside the body. You may bleed when you get a cut or other wound. Bleeding can also be due to an injury to internal organs.

Sometimes bleeding can cause other problems. A bruise is bleeding under the skin. Some strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain. Other bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, coughing up blood, or vaginal bleeding, can be a symptom of a disease.

Normally, when you bleed, your blood forms clots to stop the bleeding. Severe bleeding may require first aid or a trip to the emergency room. If you have a bleeding disorder, your blood does not form clots normally.


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Postpartum Care

Also called: Post-pregnancy health

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.

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.

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Code History

  • 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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