Metabolic disorder following complete or unsp spon abortion

This code signifies a metabolic derangement occurring as a direct consequence of a complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion. This includes conditions such as electrolyte imbalances, hypoglycemia, or other systemic metabolic disturbances that arise after the expulsion of the products of conception.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a metabolic disorder to a recent complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion. This typically occurs when the patient presents with symptoms like weakness, altered mental status, or laboratory abnormalities (e.g., severe hyponatremia) following the abortion event.

• Always sequence the code for the spontaneous abortion (O03.-) first, followed by this code.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the metabolic disorder is "due to" or "following" the spontaneous abortion.
• Do not use for metabolic disorders present prior to the abortion or unrelated to the event.