Human immunodeficiency virus disease complicating childbirth

This code signifies the presence of HIV infection in a patient experiencing complications during the childbirth period. It indicates that the HIV disease is actively impacting or being managed during the delivery process, rather than being a historical or incidental finding. This includes conditions directly attributable to HIV or exacerbated by it during labor and delivery.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states that a pregnant patient with confirmed HIV disease is experiencing complications during childbirth. This includes scenarios where HIV management impacts delivery decisions, or HIV-related conditions manifest or worsen during labor. Documentation should clearly link the HIV status to the childbirth event.

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code indicating the type of delivery (e.g., O80, O82).
• Do not use this code if the HIV status is merely noted but not complicating the childbirth; instead, use a code from category O98.7- for HIV complicating pregnancy.
• Ensure documentation specifies "childbirth" (delivery) rather than just pregnancy or the puerperium for accurate code assignment.