Physical abuse complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester

This code signifies the presence of physical abuse experienced by a pregnant patient, where the specific trimester of pregnancy is not documented. It indicates a direct complication of the pregnancy due to physical violence.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient presents with signs or symptoms of physical abuse, and the medical record clearly states the abuse occurred during the current pregnancy but does not specify the trimester. Documentation should include a physician's assessment linking the abuse to the pregnancy.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary obstetric code for the pregnancy.
• If the trimester is known, use the more specific O9A.311, O9A.312, or O9A.313 codes.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "physical abuse" and its connection to the pregnancy; avoid using this code for suspected abuse without clear physician documentation.