O72.1 – Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O72.1

Code: O72.1 (claims format: O721)
Description: Other immediate postpartum hemorrhage
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Block: O60-O77 Complications of labor and delivery
Parent codes: O72

Notes for O72.1

Applicable to:

Hemorrhage following delivery of placenta
Postpartum hemorrhage (atonic) NOS
Uterine atony with hemorrhage

Excludes1 (not coded here):

uterine atony NOS (O62.2)
uterine atony without hemorrhage (O62.2)
postpartum atony of uterus without hemorrhage (O75.89)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O72 – Postpartum hemorrhage

Includes:

hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant

Index terms for O72.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in O72

O72.0 – Third-stage hemorrhageBillable
O72.2 – Delayed and secondary postpartum hemorrhageBillable
O72.3 – Postpartum coagulation defectsBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O72.1?

O72.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other immediate postpartum hemorrhage, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).

Is O72.1 a billable code?

Yes. O72.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O72.1 belong to?

It belongs to category O72 – Postpartum hemorrhage.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.