Delayed or excess hemor fol complete or unsp spon abortion

This code signifies a complication of a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) where the patient experiences delayed or excessive bleeding after the complete expulsion of the uterine contents or when the completeness of the abortion is not specified. It indicates ongoing hemorrhage that occurs post-miscarriage, beyond what is considered normal.

Use this code when documentation specifies a patient presenting with persistent or heavy vaginal bleeding following a confirmed spontaneous abortion. This applies whether the abortion was clinically complete or if the documentation does not specify the completeness. Supporting documentation includes physician notes detailing the timing and severity of the hemorrhage in relation to the spontaneous abortion.

• Always sequence this code after the primary code for the spontaneous abortion (O03.-).
• Distinguish from hemorrhage occurring during the spontaneous abortion; this code is for post-abortion hemorrhage.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the hemorrhage to the spontaneous abortion and specifies it as delayed or excessive.