Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (O94)
The ICD-10 code O94 is used to identify sequelae, or lasting effects, resulting from complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This code captures ongoing health issues that follow these specific maternal events.
Specifically, O94 covers conditions like prolonged labor stages, perineal tears with postnatal problems, and other indirect maternal complications. Common terms such as primigravida, elderly primigravida with antenatal problem, and second degree perineal tear during delivery with postnatal problem relate directly to this code, helping medical coders correctly classify conditions arising after childbirth complications. The ICD-10 code for sequelae of pregnancy complications ensures healthcare providers accurately document ongoing maternal health concerns, including indirect causes of maternal death and post-delivery injuries. This specificity aids in tracking and managing long-term maternal health outcomes.
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Other obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified (O94-O9A)
- O94 Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium (O94)
Instructional Notations
Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- condition resulting from (sequela) of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Maternal Death
The death of the female parent.
