Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following abortion or ectopic and molar pregnancies

This code signifies abnormal or prolonged bleeding that occurs after the termination of a pregnancy, whether spontaneous (miscarriage), induced, or following an ectopic or molar pregnancy. It indicates a complication related to the post-abortion or post-pregnancy event, specifically concerning hemorrhage.

Use this code when documentation specifies a patient experiencing delayed or excessive blood loss after any type of abortion, or following the resolution of an ectopic or molar pregnancy. This applies when the hemorrhage is a direct complication of the pregnancy event itself, rather than an unrelated bleeding disorder.

• Differentiate from immediate, acute hemorrhage occurring during the abortion/pregnancy event; this code is for delayed or excessive bleeding afterward.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the hemorrhage to the preceding abortion or ectopic/molar pregnancy.
• Consider additional codes for specific causes of the hemorrhage (e.g., retained products of conception) if documented.