Damage to pelvic organs fol failed attempt term of pregnancy

This code signifies injury to pelvic organs (e.g., uterus, bladder, bowel) that occurs as a direct complication of an unsuccessful attempt to terminate a pregnancy. This damage can range from lacerations and perforations to more severe structural compromise. It specifically identifies the sequelae of a failed procedure rather than the failure of the termination itself.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates that a patient has sustained trauma to pelvic organs as a result of an attempted, but ultimately unsuccessful, termination of pregnancy. This typically involves surgical or medical interventions that did not achieve the intended outcome and led to iatrogenic injury. Documentation should specify the organs affected and the link to the failed procedure.

• Always sequence this code after the primary complication or injury to the specific pelvic organ(s) if more detailed codes are available.
• Do not use this code for complications arising from a successful termination of pregnancy; those fall under different O codes.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states that the termination attempt failed and that the pelvic organ damage is a direct consequence of that attempt.