Other specified obstetric trauma

This code signifies obstetric injuries to the mother during childbirth that are not specifically classified elsewhere. It encompasses a range of trauma sustained during labor and delivery, excluding common lacerations, hematomas, or specified organ injuries. These are typically less common or more unusual forms of obstetric trauma.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an obstetric injury not covered by more specific codes, such as a uterine rupture (O71.0), inversion of the uterus (O71.2), or obstetric nerve damage (O71.3). Examples might include rare ligamentous tears, unusual muscle avulsions, or other specified but uncommon injuries directly attributable to the birthing process. Documentation should explicitly describe the nature of the trauma.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the type of obstetric trauma if possible, even if it doesn't fit a more specific code.
• Do not use this code for routine lacerations or hematomas, which have their own specific codes (e.g., O70.x, O71.7).
• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric encounter code (e.g., O80, O82) if the trauma occurred during delivery.