ICD-10-CM O72.2: Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for O72.2

Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage

Coding Notes & Guidelines for O72.2

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

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code O72.2 (Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage)

ICD-10-CM code O72.2 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 O72.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about O72.2 - Delayed and secondary 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 Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhage.