Urinary tract infection following incomplete spon abortion

This code signifies a urinary tract infection (UTI) that develops as a complication after an incomplete spontaneous abortion. It indicates the presence of a bacterial infection within the urinary system occurring in the context of retained products of conception following a miscarriage.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of UTI occurring after an incomplete spontaneous abortion. Supporting documentation should include evidence of both the incomplete abortion (e.g., retained products of conception) and the subsequent diagnosis of a UTI.

• Always sequence the code for the incomplete spontaneous abortion first, followed by this code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "incomplete" spontaneous abortion; if complete, a different code for UTI following complete abortion would be used.
• Do not use this code if the UTI is unrelated to the abortion or if the abortion was induced.