Shock following abortion or ectopic and molar pregnancies

This code signifies a state of circulatory collapse or hypoperfusion of tissues that occurs as a direct complication of an abortion (spontaneous or induced), an ectopic pregnancy, or a molar pregnancy. It encompasses various types of shock, such as hypovolemic, septic, or cardiogenic, when causally linked to these obstetric events.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient experiencing shock where the etiology is definitively attributed to a recent abortion, ectopic pregnancy, or molar pregnancy. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the type of shock, its onset in relation to the obstetric event, and clinical signs/symptoms of shock (e.g., hypotension, tachycardia, altered mental status).

• Always sequence this code after the primary code identifying the abortion, ectopic, or molar pregnancy.
• Specify the type of shock (e.g., hypovolemic, septic) with an additional code if known and documented.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the shock to the obstetric event; avoid using for shock from unrelated causes in a patient who also had one of these conditions.