Postpartum hemorrhage (O72) ICD-10-CM
The O72 code range covers postpartum hemorrhage with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant
Codes in the O72 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the O72 range.
Afibrinogenemia
A deficiency or absence of FIBRINOGEN in the blood.
Fibrinogen
Plasma glycoprotein clotted by thrombin, composed of a dimer of three non-identical pairs of polypeptide chains (alpha, beta, gamma) held together by disulfide bonds. Fibrinogen clotting is a sol-gel change involving complex molecular arrangements: whereas fibrinogen is cleaved by thrombin to form polypeptides A and B, the proteolytic action of other enzymes yields different fibrinogen degradation products.
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).
About the O72 Code Range
ICD-10 code O72 is used specifically to classify postpartum hemorrhage, a serious condition involving excessive bleeding following childbirth. This section includes various detailed subcodes to pinpoint the timing and cause of the bleeding, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
The codes range from O72.0, which describes third-stage hemorrhage often linked to retained placenta or placental fragments, to O72.1, for other immediate postpartum hemorrhages such as those caused by uterine rupture or placenta previa. O72.2 covers delayed or secondary postpartum hemorrhage, generally related to retained uterine tissue leading to bleeding days after delivery. Finally, O72.3 identifies postpartum coagulation defects, which are blood clotting problems that can cause or worsen hemorrhage. Recognizing terms like “retained placenta,” “major postpartum hemorrhage,” or “postpartum coagulation defect” in medical records helps medical coders assign the proper ICD-10 code within O72, ensuring precise documentation of postpartum bleeding complications.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the O72 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the O72 range classify?
The range classifies postpartum hemorrhage. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
