Retained portions of placenta and membranes, w/o hemorrhage

This code signifies the presence of placental or fetal membrane fragments remaining within the uterus after childbirth, abortion, or miscarriage, where there is no associated active bleeding or hemorrhage. It indicates an incomplete expulsion of the products of conception, posing a risk for future complications.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states the retention of placental tissue or membranes following delivery, abortion, or miscarriage, and explicitly denies or does not mention any concurrent hemorrhage. This diagnosis is typically made based on ultrasound findings or manual exploration of the uterus.

• Ensure documentation specifically excludes hemorrhage; if hemorrhage is present, a different code from the O72 series would be more appropriate.
• This code is often a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis reflecting the reason for the delivery or the complication leading to the retention.
• Distinguish from "retained placenta" (O73.0), which implies the entire placenta is retained, not just portions.