Damage to pelvic organs fol (induced) term of pregnancy

This code signifies injury or trauma to the pelvic organs (e.g., uterus, bladder, bowel) that occurs as a direct complication of an induced termination of pregnancy. This damage can range from perforations and lacerations to more severe structural injuries. It specifically addresses the sequelae affecting pelvic viscera post-procedure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an iatrogenic injury to a pelvic organ resulting from an induced abortion. This includes scenarios such as uterine perforation during dilation and curettage, bladder injury during suction aspiration, or bowel damage during hysterotomy. Supporting documentation should detail the specific organ(s) affected and explicitly link the injury to the induced termination.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the appropriate code for the induced termination of pregnancy (O04.-).
• Specify the exact nature of the pelvic organ damage with additional codes if known (e.g., N85.6 for intrauterine synechiae, N32.4 for vesicovaginal fistula).
• Distinguish carefully from complications of spontaneous abortion (O03.-) or other types of pregnancy termination, as this code is specific to induced termination.