Genitl trct and pelvic infct fol (induced) term of pregnancy

This code describes an infection of the reproductive organs or pelvic cavity that develops after an induced termination of pregnancy. This includes conditions such as endometritis, salpingitis, oophoritis, or pelvic cellulitis directly resulting from the procedure. It specifically refers to infections localized to the genital tract and pelvis, not systemic infections.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a localized infection of the genital tract or pelvis occurring as a complication of an induced abortion. Supporting documentation should specify the site of infection (e.g., endometrium, fallopian tubes) and its direct association with the recent termination. This code is appropriate when the infection is not a urinary tract infection or has not progressed to sepsis.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a urinary tract infection; refer to the Excludes1 note.
• Do not use this code if the patient has developed sepsis; refer to the Excludes1 note.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the infection to an induced termination of pregnancy, not a spontaneous abortion.