Other intrapartum hemorrhage

This code represents any significant bleeding during labor and delivery that is not specifically classified elsewhere as placenta previa, placental abruption, or hemorrhage associated with coagulation defects. It encompasses various causes of intrapartum bleeding that are not severe enough to warrant a more specific diagnosis or are due to less common etiologies.

Use this code when documentation indicates intrapartum hemorrhage that does not meet the criteria for placenta previa, placental abruption, or hemorrhage due to a maternal coagulation disorder. Examples include bleeding from vasa previa, uterine rupture not specified as complete, or other unspecified causes of significant intrapartum bleeding.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the hemorrhage occurred intrapartum and excludes more specific diagnoses.
• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric complication or condition if applicable.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific code for intrapartum hemorrhage (e.g., O45.x for abruption, O44.x for previa) can be assigned.