ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O72
Postpartum hemorrhage
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O72
Includes Notes
hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- uterine atony NOS (O62.2)
- uterine atony without hemorrhage (O62.2)
- postpartum atony of uterus without hemorrhage (O75.89)
Inclusion Terms
- Hemorrhage associated with retained, trapped or adherent placenta
- Retained placenta NOS
Inclusion Terms
- Hemorrhage following delivery of placenta
- Postpartum hemorrhage (atonic) NOS
- Uterine atony with hemorrhage
Inclusion Terms
- Hemorrhage associated with retained portions of placenta or membranes after the first 24 hours following delivery of placenta
- Retained products of conception NOS, following delivery
Inclusion Terms
- Postpartum afibrinogenemia
- Postpartum fibrinolysis
Code Also
type of adherent placenta (O43.2-)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for O72):
About ICD-10-CM Code O72 (Postpartum hemorrhage)
ICD-10-CM code O72 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O72 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O72 - Postpartum hemorrhage. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Postpartum hemorrhage.