Retained placenta without hemorrhage

This code signifies the incomplete expulsion of the placenta within 30 minutes following childbirth, without any associated excessive blood loss. It indicates that the entire placenta or a portion of it remains within the uterus after delivery.

Assign this code when the medical record explicitly documents a retained placenta after delivery, and there is no mention of postpartum hemorrhage. This diagnosis is typically made by the delivering physician based on manual exploration or ultrasound findings.

• Do not use this code if hemorrhage is documented; instead, select a code from category O72.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "without hemorrhage" or explicitly negates its presence.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the main reason for the encounter, such as for manual removal of the placenta.