Other antepartum hemorrhage, third trimester

This code signifies bleeding from the genital tract occurring during the third trimester of pregnancy, which is not specifically classified as placenta previa, placental abruption, or vasa previa. It encompasses other causes of antepartum hemorrhage that manifest in the final trimester.

Use this code when documentation indicates antepartum hemorrhage in the third trimester without a more specific diagnosis like placenta previa or abruption. This includes cases where the cause of bleeding is identified as, for example, cervical erosion, vaginal laceration, or an unruptured vasa previa (if not specified as vasa previa itself). Documentation should clearly state the trimester and rule out other specific causes of hemorrhage.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "third trimester" for accurate code assignment.
• Always review the medical record for more specific diagnoses of antepartum hemorrhage (e.g., placenta previa, abruption) before assigning this code.
• This code should be sequenced as a principal diagnosis when the hemorrhage is the primary reason for the encounter.