Shock following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion

This code signifies a state of circulatory collapse or hypoperfusion occurring as a direct consequence of a complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a life-threatening condition where the body's organs are not receiving adequate blood flow following the expulsion of pregnancy tissue.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates the patient is in shock (e.g., hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock, neurogenic shock) and the etiology is directly attributed to a complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion. Supporting documentation would include vital signs consistent with shock, clinical assessment findings, and a confirmed diagnosis of spontaneous abortion.

• Ensure the type of shock is not explicitly due to infection; if so, use O03.87.
• Code the specific type of shock (e.g., R57.1 for hypovolemic shock) as a secondary diagnosis, if documented.
• Verify that the abortion is spontaneous and not induced, as different codes apply for induced abortions.