Abdominal pregnancy without intrauterine pregnancy

This code signifies an ectopic pregnancy where the fertilized ovum implants and develops within the abdominal cavity, outside of the uterus, and there is no coexisting pregnancy within the uterus. This is a rare and life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical intervention.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an abdominal pregnancy and explicitly confirms the absence of an intrauterine pregnancy. This typically occurs following imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound) and clinical assessment.

• Differentiate from other ectopic sites; this code is specific to the abdominal cavity.
• Ensure documentation explicitly rules out an intrauterine pregnancy; otherwise, a code for heterotopic pregnancy might be more appropriate.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.