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Term: Complications of Labour and Delivery

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-12-11

Definition:

Unsuspected conditions that arise during the labour or delivery process. Complications were considered if the delivery was by C-Section or any of the following occurred: ICD-9-CM=72.5, 660.4, 641.2, 663, 665.1, 760-779. This definition also includes Birth Complications: ICD-9-CM 72, 73.3, 763.2, 652.2, and 669.6.

See the Complications of Labour and Delivery concept for the ICD-9-CM code descriptions.

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  • Brownell M, Santos R, Kozyrskyj A, Roos N, Au W, Dik N, Chartier M, Girard D, Ekuma O, Sirski M, Tonn N, Schultz J. Next Steps in the Provincial Evaluation of the BabyFirst Program: Measuring Early Impacts on Outcomes Associated with Child Maltreatment. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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