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DiagnosesRetained Placenta

Retained Placenta

ICD-10 Coding for Retained Placenta(O73.0, O72.0)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYObstetrics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Retained Placenta?
Essential facts and insights about Retained Placenta

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Prolonged bleeding after delivery
  • Incomplete expulsion of placenta on ultrasound
  • Uterine atony or abnormal uterine size on examination

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of retained placenta or previous uterine surgery
  • Details of delivery method and complications
  • Ultrasound findings and any interventions performed

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding retained placenta versus other postpartum complications.
  • Common errors include misclassifying retained placenta as postpartum hemorrhage without proper documentation.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Placenta previa
  • Placental abruption
  • O73.2 (Retained placenta, with infection)

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
O73.0
Retained placenta, unspecified
O73.1
Retained placenta, with hemorrhage
Ancillary Codes
O43.2
Differential Codes
O72.0
O72.0
if there is significant hemorrhage (>500 mL blood loss) associated with retained placenta.
O73.0
O73.0
if no significant hemorrhage is present.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Obstetrics

Specialty Applications

  • Postpartum patients
  • Obstetric emergency settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include delivery details, any interventions, and follow-up care.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the complexity and any associated procedures.