Embolism following incomplete spontaneous abortion

This code signifies the occurrence of an embolism as a complication following a spontaneous abortion that was not fully completed. It indicates that some products of conception remained in the uterus after the natural termination of the pregnancy, and this incomplete process subsequently led to the formation of an embolus.

Assign this code when documentation clearly states an embolism developed as a direct consequence of an incomplete spontaneous abortion. This typically involves scenarios where a patient presents with symptoms of an embolism (e.g., pulmonary embolism, cerebral embolism) after experiencing a miscarriage where retained products of conception were noted.

• Ensure documentation specifies both the "incomplete" nature of the abortion and the subsequent "embolism."
• Code the specific type of embolism (e.g., pulmonary, cerebral) as a secondary diagnosis if known.
• Do not use for elective abortions or complete spontaneous abortions followed by embolism.