Sexual abuse complicating pregnancy, third trimester

This code signifies a diagnosis of sexual abuse occurring during the third trimester of pregnancy. It identifies a specific type of maternal trauma and its timing within the gestational period, highlighting the potential impact on both the pregnant individual and the fetus.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of sexual abuse and specifies that the abuse occurred during the third trimester of the current pregnancy. This code should be used in conjunction with codes for any associated physical or psychological sequelae of the abuse.

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code indicating the reason for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between current abuse and a history of abuse; this code is for ongoing or recent abuse complicating the current pregnancy.
• Consider additional codes for specific injuries, mental health conditions (e.g., PTSD, depression), or other complications directly resulting from the sexual abuse.