Problems related to unwanted pregnancy

This code signifies a patient's expressed concern or problem related to an unplanned or undesired pregnancy. It captures the psychosocial and emotional aspects associated with an unwanted pregnancy, rather than the pregnancy itself or its medical complications.

Apply this code when a patient presents for counseling, discussion of options, or expresses distress directly related to an unwanted pregnancy. This includes scenarios where the patient is considering termination, adoption, or is seeking support for continuing an unplanned pregnancy.

• Do not use this code as a primary diagnosis for the pregnancy itself; it should be an additional code.
• Always code the obstetric encounter (e.g., Z3A.xx for weeks of gestation) and any other relevant medical conditions.
• This code is appropriate for both pregnant and non-pregnant patients discussing past or potential unwanted pregnancies.