Failed attempted abortion complicated by genital tract and pelvic infection

This code signifies a failed attempt to terminate a pregnancy, which subsequently led to an infection within the genital tract or pelvic region. This represents a serious complication following an incomplete or unsuccessful abortion procedure.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient presented with signs and symptoms of infection (e.g., fever, purulent discharge, pelvic pain) after an attempted abortion that did not result in the complete termination of the pregnancy. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the failed procedure and the diagnosis of a subsequent infection.

• Always sequence this code as a principal diagnosis when it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation specifies "failed attempted abortion" and "infection" to justify this specific code.
• Do not use for spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) or legally induced abortions without complications.