O72 – Postpartum hemorrhage

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code O72
Code
O72 (claims format: O72)
Description
Postpartum hemorrhage
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under O72

O72 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for O72

Includes:
  • hemorrhage after delivery of fetus or infant

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O72?

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

Is O72 a billable code?

No. O72 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.