Diseases of the respiratory system complicating childbirth

This code identifies respiratory system diseases that arise or are exacerbated during the peripartum period, specifically during childbirth. It encompasses conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, or acute bronchitis that complicate the delivery process. The code signifies a direct impact of the respiratory illness on the childbirth event.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient experiences a respiratory system disease that complicates her labor and delivery. Documentation should clearly link the respiratory condition to the childbirth, indicating it affected the management or outcome of the delivery. This includes both pre-existing respiratory conditions that worsen during childbirth and new-onset respiratory issues.

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code indicating the type of delivery.
• Ensure documentation specifies the type of respiratory disease (e.g., asthma, pneumonia) in addition to its complicating nature.
• Do not use for respiratory conditions that occurred during pregnancy but resolved prior to childbirth, or those that develop postpartum.