Delayed or excessive hemor following incmpl spon abortion

This code signifies a complication of an incomplete spontaneous abortion where the patient experiences either prolonged or unusually heavy bleeding after the fetal expulsion. It indicates that some products of conception remain in the uterus, contributing to the abnormal hemorrhage.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an incomplete spontaneous abortion followed by delayed or excessive bleeding requiring medical intervention. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the retained products of conception and the nature of the hemorrhage (e.g., "post-abortion hemorrhage," "excessive bleeding after incomplete miscarriage").

• Always sequence this code after the primary code for the incomplete spontaneous abortion (O03.-).
• Do not use this code if the hemorrhage is due to a complete spontaneous abortion; refer to codes in O03.0 for those scenarios.
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between "delayed" or "excessive" hemorrhage and normal post-abortion bleeding.