O72

Non-billable

Postpartum hemorrhage

O72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Postpartum hemorrhage. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O72.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Taking home a new baby is one of the happiest times in a woman's life. But it also presents both physical and emotional challenges. : Get as much rest as possible. You may find that all you can do is eat, sleep, and care for your baby. And that is perfectly okay. You will have spotting or bleeding, like a menstrual period, off and on for up to six weeks. You might also have swelling in your legs and feet, feel…

Read more about Postpartum Care at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O72?
O72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Postpartum hemorrhage". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O72 a billable code?
No — O72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O72.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of O72?
O72 has 4 more specific child codes, including O72.0, O72.1, O72.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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