In simple words: This code covers a procedure to end a pregnancy between 29 and 31 weeks for serious health reasons affecting the mother or the fetus. The doctor may use medicine or a minor surgical procedure.

This code represents an induced abortion performed between the 29th and 31st week of gestation for maternal or fetal indications. The procedure may involve administering abortion-inducing medications such as misoprostol, or a combination of misoprostol and mifepristone, either vaginally or sublingually. Alternatively, prostaglandins may be administered vaginally at three- to six-hour intervals. In cases of heavy vaginal bleeding, surgical evacuation of retained products of the placenta may be necessary.

Example 1: A pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation develops severe pre-eclampsia, putting her life at risk. The decision is made to induce an abortion using S2266., A fetus is diagnosed with a severe congenital anomaly incompatible with life. At 29 weeks gestation, the parents choose to terminate the pregnancy, and S2266 is used., A pregnant woman at 31 weeks experiences premature rupture of membranes and develops chorioamnionitis. To protect her health, an induced abortion is performed using S2266.

Documentation should include detailed information about the gestational age, the medical reason for the abortion, the method used to induce the abortion, and any complications that arise.

** S-codes are used to represent drugs, services, and supplies that are not otherwise covered by HCPCS Level II or CPT-4 codes. These are primarily used by private payers and Medicaid, and may not be reimbursed by all payers. Always verify coverage with the specific payer.