Antepart hemorrhage w dissem intravasc coag, unsp trimester

This code signifies bleeding that occurs during pregnancy (antepartum hemorrhage) in a patient who has also developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). DIC is a serious condition where widespread activation of clotting leads to both excessive clotting and bleeding throughout the body. The specific trimester of pregnancy is not documented or is unknown.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates antepartum hemorrhage complicated by DIC, and the trimester is not specified. This typically applies to cases where the patient presents with both conditions, and the physician's notes do not pinpoint the exact trimester. Supporting documentation includes physician notes detailing both hemorrhage and DIC.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the antepartum hemorrhage to DIC.
• If the trimester is known, use the more specific O46.021, O46.022, or O46.023 codes.
• Always code the underlying cause of the antepartum hemorrhage if specified (e.g., placenta previa, placental abruption) in addition to this code.