Embolism following failed attempted termination of pregnancy

This code signifies the occurrence of an embolism as a complication directly following an unsuccessful attempt to terminate a pregnancy. This includes any type of vascular occlusion (e.g., pulmonary, cerebral, peripheral) that arises as a direct sequela of the failed procedure. The embolism is a post-procedural complication, not a pre-existing condition.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an embolism developed after an attempted termination of pregnancy that was not successful. The medical record should specify the type of embolism and its direct link to the failed procedure. This code is appropriate when the termination attempt did not achieve its intended outcome.

• Always sequence this code after the primary complication code describing the specific type of embolism (e.g., pulmonary embolism).
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the embolism to a failed attempted termination, not a successful one or a spontaneous abortion.
• Do not confuse this with complications of successful termination of pregnancy or complications of spontaneous abortion.