O72.0
Billable

Third-stage hemorrhage

Billable / Specific Code

What is Third-stage hemorrhage?

ICD-10-CM O72.0 is the diagnosis code for Third-stage hemorrhage. This code falls under the section "Complications of labor and delivery" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for O72.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Hemorrhage associated with retained, trapped or adherent placenta
  • Retained placenta NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O72.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O72.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O72.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O72.0 mean?

O72.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Third-stage hemorrhage". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O72.0?

The parent code of O72.0 is O72 ("Postpartum hemorrhage"). O72.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O72.0 in?

O72.0 is located in Section O60-O77 — "Complications of labor and delivery" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O72.0?

Use O72.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Third-stage hemorrhage" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Third-stage hemorrhage?

The ICD-10-CM code for Third-stage hemorrhage is O72.0.

Can O72.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O72.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O72.0 in?

O72.0 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O72.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, O72.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O72.0
Third-stage hemorrhage
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O60-O77 — Complications of labor and delivery
2026 ICD-10-CM