Sepsis following failed attempted termination of pregnancy

This code describes a severe systemic inflammatory response (sepsis) that develops as a complication after an unsuccessful attempt to terminate a pregnancy. It indicates a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the body's response to an infection following the failed procedure.

Use this code when documentation clearly states sepsis as a direct consequence of a failed attempted termination of pregnancy. This typically involves evidence of infection (e.g., fever, elevated white blood cell count) along with signs of organ dysfunction (e.g., hypotension, altered mental status, acute kidney injury).

• Ensure documentation specifies "failed attempted termination" and not a spontaneous abortion or completed termination.
• Distinguish from septic embolism (O07.2), which is an Excludes1 condition and represents a different clinical entity.
• Always code the specific type of infection (e.g., streptococcal sepsis) as an additional diagnosis, if known and documented.