O72 – Postpartum hemorrhage
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
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.