O96.1: Death from indirect obstetric cause occurring more than 42 days but less than one year after delivery
The medical condition detailed by the code O96.1 refers to fatalities that occur due to indirect obstetric causes, occurring anytime between 42 days to less than a year after the woman has delivered her baby. Indirect obstetric causes are health issues that were either pre-existing or developed later, but were complicated by the physiological changes brought about by pregnancy. These causes aren't directly associated with the reproductive system, but can nonetheless pose serious health threats during or following pregnancy. Such conditions could include heart disease, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases, amongst others. Symptoms can greatly vary depending on the particular health condition. The onset of such complications can significantly elevate the risk of mortality and, in this case, the woman has unfortunately succumbed to such an indirect obstetric condition in the specified timeframe after delivery.
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