Complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery
Chapter 15:Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
ICD-10 O74 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of complications of anesthesia during labor and delivery.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code O74 encompasses complications of anesthesia that may arise during the labor and delivery process. This category includes various adverse effects related to the administration of anesthesia, such as respiratory complications, cardiovascular events, and neurological issues that can occur as a result of anesthesia techniques used during childbirth. The clinical significance of this category lies in its ability to capture and report these complications, which can impact maternal and fetal outcomes, as well as the overall quality of care provided during labor and delivery. Proper coding is essential for tracking these complications, facilitating research, and improving patient safety protocols in obstetric care.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
O74 includes complications such as respiratory depression, hypotension, and neurological deficits resulting from anesthesia during labor and delivery. It captures both maternal and fetal complications associated with anesthetic agents and techniques.
O74 codes should be used when there is documented evidence of complications arising from anesthesia during labor and delivery, particularly when these complications necessitate additional medical intervention or monitoring.
Documentation should include detailed descriptions of the anesthesia administered, any complications that arose, the clinical response to those complications, and any additional treatments provided as a result.
