Renal failure following complete or unsp spon abortion

This code signifies the development of renal failure as a direct complication of a complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion. It indicates that kidney function has deteriorated following the natural termination of a pregnancy.

Use this code when documentation clearly links acute or chronic renal failure to a spontaneous abortion that has fully occurred or whose completeness is not specified. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing the spontaneous abortion and the subsequent diagnosis of renal failure.

• Always sequence the code for the spontaneous abortion (O03.-) first, followed by this code.
• Specify the type of renal failure (e.g., acute, chronic) with an additional code if documented.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the causal relationship between the spontaneous abortion and the renal failure.