Delayed or excess hemor fol failed attempt term of pregnancy

This code signifies a complication characterized by abnormal bleeding, either prolonged or excessive, that occurs after an unsuccessful attempt to terminate a pregnancy. It indicates that the termination procedure did not achieve its intended outcome and subsequently led to hemorrhagic issues.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states a failed attempted termination of pregnancy followed by delayed or excessive hemorrhage. This includes scenarios where the pregnancy continues despite the attempt, and the patient experiences significant bleeding as a result.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "failed attempted termination of pregnancy" and describes the hemorrhage as delayed or excessive.
• Do not use this code for hemorrhage following a successful termination of pregnancy; refer to codes in category O04.
• Consider sequencing this code as a principal diagnosis if it is the primary reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if another condition is the principal reason for admission.