Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

Definition

A group of conditions characterised as any adverse evolution (complication) which may arise during the approximately six weeks after delivery during which the uterus returns to the original size (puerperium).

Exclusions

• Obstetrical tetanus (1C14)

8 subordinate codes

• JB40Infections in the puerperium
• JB41Venous complications in the puerperium
• JB42Obstetric embolism
• JB43Complications of anaesthesia during the puerperium
• JB44Certain specified complications of the puerperium
• JB45Infections of breast associated with childbirth
• JB46Certain specified disorders of breast or lactation associated with childbirth
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium

• JA00-JA0ZAbortive outcome of pregnancy
• JA20-JA2ZOedema, proteinuria, or hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
• JA40-JA4ZObstetric haemorrhage
• JA60-JA6ZCertain specified maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
• JA80-JA8ZMaternal care related to the fetus, amniotic cavity or possible delivery problems
• JB00-JB0ZComplications of labour or delivery
• JB20-JB2ZDelivery
• JB60-JB6ZCertain obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified