Cardiac arrest following an ectopic and molar pregnancy

This code signifies the occurrence of cardiac arrest as a direct complication following an ectopic pregnancy (e.g., tubal, ovarian) or a molar pregnancy (hydatidiform mole). It indicates a severe, life-threatening cardiovascular event secondary to these specific types of abnormal pregnancies.

Use this code when documentation clearly states cardiac arrest occurred as a sequela of an ectopic or molar pregnancy. This typically applies to cases where the patient experienced cardiovascular collapse requiring resuscitation in the context of these pregnancy complications. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the ectopic/molar pregnancy diagnosis and the subsequent cardiac arrest event.

• Always sequence the code for the specific type of ectopic or molar pregnancy first, followed by this code.
• Do not use this code for cardiac arrest unrelated to the ectopic or molar pregnancy.
• Ensure documentation specifies the causal link between the pregnancy complication and the cardiac arrest.