Prem separtn of placenta w dissem intravasc coag, first tri

This code signifies a severe obstetric complication where the placenta detaches from the uterine wall prematurely during the first trimester of pregnancy, accompanied by disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). DIC is a life-threatening condition characterized by widespread activation of the clotting cascade, leading to both thrombosis and hemorrhage.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of placental abruption occurring in the first trimester, and there is a co-occurring diagnosis of DIC. This typically involves evidence of abnormal bleeding, clotting abnormalities, and laboratory findings consistent with DIC in a pregnant patient.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "first trimester" for the placental abruption.
• Verify that DIC is explicitly diagnosed and not merely suspected; look for supporting lab results (e.g., decreased fibrinogen, elevated D-dimer).
• Code any associated complications or manifestations of DIC separately, if applicable.