Obstetric trauma, unspecified

This code signifies an injury or damage to the mother's tissues or organs that occurred during or immediately following childbirth, where the specific nature of the trauma is not documented. It encompasses any unstated physical harm sustained by the mother during the birthing process.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates an obstetric trauma occurred, but the specific type of trauma (e.g., laceration, hematoma, rupture) is not specified by the provider. This code is appropriate when the documentation only states "obstetric trauma" without further detail.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific obstetric trauma code is available and supported by documentation.
• Query the provider for more specific details if "obstetric trauma" is documented without further clarification.
• Sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable, or as the principal diagnosis if it is the focus of care.