Failed attempted abortion with unspecified complication

This code signifies a situation where an attempt to terminate a pregnancy was unsuccessful, and the patient subsequently experienced an unspecified complication related to that failed attempt. It indicates that the pregnancy continues despite the intervention, and the nature of the adverse event is not further specified in the medical record.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states a failed abortion attempt and mentions a complication without providing specific details about the complication itself. It applies when the patient presents for ongoing care due to the persistent pregnancy and an uncharacterized adverse outcome following the attempted procedure.

• Do not use this code if a specific complication (e.g., hemorrhage, infection) is documented; instead, code the specific complication.
• This code is for the maternal condition; do not use for fetal complications.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "failed attempted abortion" and "unspecified complication."