Sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy

This code signifies a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) caused by infection, occurring as a complication after an ectopic pregnancy or a molar pregnancy. It indicates a severe, life-threatening condition resulting from the body's overwhelming response to an infection originating from these specific pregnancy complications.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of sepsis that developed subsequent to an ectopic pregnancy (e.g., tubal, ovarian, abdominal) or a molar pregnancy (hydatidiform mole). Supporting documentation should include evidence of infection, systemic inflammatory response, and a direct link to the preceding ectopic or molar pregnancy.

• Always sequence the code for the specific ectopic or molar pregnancy first, followed by this code.
• Do not code this with O08.2 (septic or septicopyemic embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy) as per the Excludes1 note.
• Ensure the physician explicitly documents "sepsis" and its causal link to the ectopic or molar pregnancy, rather than just "infection."