2025 ICD-10-CM code O08.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancies - Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following ectopic and molar pregnancy Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) Feed
Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following ectopic and molar pregnancy.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of excessive or delayed bleeding directly related to a prior ectopic or molar pregnancy, posing a risk to the patient's health.
Clinicians managing postpartum complications related to ectopic or molar pregnancies are responsible for accurately diagnosing and coding this condition. This typically includes obstetricians, gynecologists, and other specialists involved in pregnancy care.
In simple words: Heavy bleeding after a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus or a pregnancy with abnormal tissue growth instead of a baby.
Significant bleeding occurring after an ectopic or molar pregnancy, either delayed or excessive in amount.
Example 1: A patient who had a surgically treated ectopic pregnancy experiences heavy bleeding two weeks post-operatively., A patient treated for a molar pregnancy presents with persistent vaginal bleeding exceeding the expected amount for several days after the procedure., A patient diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy experiences delayed but profound hemorrhage requiring transfusion after initial stabilization.
Documentation should clearly indicate the type of pregnancy (ectopic or molar), the time elapsed since the pregnancy event, the amount of bleeding (e.g., estimated blood loss, number of pads saturated), associated symptoms, and any treatment provided.
** Excludes1: delayed or excessive hemorrhage due to incomplete abortion (O03.1)
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Physician's Office