Postpartum Hemorrhage

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

• Required documentation elements include estimated blood loss, vital signs, interventions performed, and response to treatment.
• Specific coding terminology includes 'primary postpartum hemorrhage' and 'secondary postpartum hemorrhage' based on timing.
• Documentation examples: 'Patient experienced 800 mL blood loss post vaginal delivery with subsequent management including uterotonics.'

Primary Specialty