Physical abuse complicating pregnancy, third trimester

This code identifies physical abuse experienced by a pregnant patient during her third trimester. It signifies that the abuse is an complicating factor in the current pregnancy, potentially impacting maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states physical abuse occurred during the third trimester of pregnancy and is considered a complication. This includes any form of intentional physical harm inflicted upon the pregnant individual by another person. Documentation should clearly link the abuse to the current pregnancy and specify the trimester.

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code (e.g., O80-O82 for delivery, or codes for specific pregnancy complications).
• Do not use this code for abuse occurring prior to pregnancy or after delivery; specific codes exist for those scenarios.
• Consider additional codes to specify the type of abuse (e.g., T74.11XA for adult physical abuse, confirmed) and any resulting injuries.