2025 ICD-10-CM code O08.82
Sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt medical intervention. Treatment aims to control the infection, restore hemodynamic stability, and prevent organ damage.
The physician is responsible for diagnosing and managing sepsis following an ectopic or molar pregnancy.This may involve hospitalization for IV antibiotics, fluids, and monitoring.
In simple words: This code signifies a severe infection (sepsis) that occurs after an ectopic or molar pregnancy.
Sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy. Use additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Use additional code (R65.2-) to identify severe sepsis, if applicable.
Example 1: A patient who recently had a molar pregnancy develops a fever, chills, rapid heart rate, and low blood pressure, indicating sepsis., A patient is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and undergoes surgery to remove the ectopic tissue. Post-operatively, she experiences symptoms consistent with sepsis, requiring further treatment., A patient with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is admitted to the hospital. Despite treatment, she develops signs and symptoms of sepsis, necessitating intensive care.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms of sepsis (e.g., fever, chills, hypotension, tachycardia), laboratory results (e.g., blood cultures, complete blood count), and evidence of a prior ectopic or molar pregnancy.
** Excludes1: septic or septicopyemic embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy (O08.2)
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital