Delayed or excess hemor fol (induced) term of pregnancy

This code signifies a complication of an induced abortion, specifically the occurrence of significant or prolonged bleeding after the procedure. It indicates that the patient experienced either a delayed onset of hemorrhage or bleeding that exceeded expected physiological limits following the termination of pregnancy.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states post-procedural hemorrhage following an induced abortion, regardless of whether the bleeding was immediate but excessive, or delayed. Supporting documentation should specify the link between the bleeding and the induced termination, often including details about blood loss volume, need for intervention, or prolonged bleeding duration.

• Always sequence this code after the primary code for the induced termination of pregnancy (e.g., O04.x codes).
• Distinguish from hemorrhage following spontaneous abortion (O03.x) or ectopic/molar pregnancy (O01.x, O02.x).
• Ensure documentation specifies "induced" termination; otherwise, consider codes for spontaneous abortion complications.