2025 ICD-10-CM code O00.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - Pregnancy with abortive outcome 15 Feed
Abdominal pregnancy.
Medical necessity for treatment of abdominal pregnancy is established by the presence of the pregnancy outside the uterus, posing significant risks to the mother's health.
The physician is responsible for diagnosing and managing the abdominal pregnancy, which may involve surgical intervention or medical treatment.Careful monitoring of the patient's condition is crucial due to the high risk of complications.
In simple words: An abdominal pregnancy is a type of ectopic pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, specifically in the abdominal cavity.
Abdominal pregnancy. Excludes1: maternal care for viable fetus in abdominal pregnancy (O36.7-)
Example 1: A 28-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.Ultrasound reveals a fetus implanted in the abdominal cavity, confirming an abdominal pregnancy., A 35-year-old woman with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease experiences severe abdominal pain.Imaging studies show an ectopic pregnancy located in the abdomen., A 30-year-old woman undergoes surgery for an abdominal pregnancy. The surgeon removes the fetus and placenta and addresses any associated bleeding.
Documentation should include the location of the pregnancy within the abdomen, presence of any complications (e.g., bleeding, rupture), treatment provided (medical or surgical), and the patient's overall clinical status.
** An abdominal pregnancy is a rare and serious condition that requires prompt medical attention. It is crucial to distinguish it from other causes of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center