Failed attempted abortion complicated by metabolic disorder

This code signifies a situation where an attempted abortion procedure was unsuccessful, and the patient subsequently developed a metabolic disorder as a complication. This indicates a physiological derangement, such as electrolyte imbalance or acid-base disturbance, directly attributable to the failed procedure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a failed attempted abortion and explicitly links a metabolic complication to this event. This typically involves physician notes detailing the unsuccessful termination and subsequent diagnosis and management of a metabolic derangement.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "failed attempted abortion" and not just an incomplete or threatened abortion.
• Verify that the metabolic disorder is documented as a complication of the failed procedure, not a pre-existing condition.
• Code the specific metabolic disorder(s) encountered as additional diagnoses to provide further clinical detail.