Smoking (tobacco) complicating the puerperium

This code signifies the presence of tobacco smoking as a complicating factor during the postpartum period. It indicates that the patient's smoking habit is adversely affecting her recovery or health in the six weeks following childbirth.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly links the patient's tobacco smoking to a complication or adverse health outcome during the puerperium. This includes scenarios where smoking exacerbates existing conditions, delays healing, or contributes to new postpartum issues.

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric complication or condition it is complicating.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "smoking complicating puerperium" or describes a direct link between smoking and a postpartum issue.
• Do not use for general smoking status without a documented complication during the puerperium.