Oth venous comp following failed attempted term of pregnancy

This code signifies a patient experiencing a venous complication, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE), that occurred after an unsuccessful attempt to terminate a pregnancy. This includes complications arising from medical or surgical procedures intended to end a pregnancy that ultimately failed.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a venous complication directly attributable to a failed attempted termination of pregnancy. This applies to cases where the pregnancy continued despite the attempt, and the patient subsequently developed a venous issue. Documentation should specify both the failed attempt and the resulting venous complication.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the venous complication to a failed attempted termination, not a successful one or a spontaneous abortion.
• Code the specific type of venous complication (e.g., DVT, PE) as a secondary diagnosis.
• Do not confuse with complications following a successful termination of pregnancy, which are coded differently.