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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Miscarriage

ICD-10 Coding for Miscarriage

O03.9
O03.4
O02.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for miscarriage includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Spontaneous Abortion
Early Pregnancy Loss
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Miscarriage

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Miscarriage

Use ICD-10 code O03.9 for complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication

Billable Code
O03.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No retained products of conception confirmed by ultrasound

Applicable To

  • • Complete miscarriage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ultrasound or pathology confirms complete expulsion.

Incomplete spontaneous abortion

Billable Code
O03.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound showing retained products of conception
  • • Active bleeding or open cervical os

Applicable To

  • • Partial miscarriage

Important Notes

  • • Document any interventions such as D&C.

Missed abortion

Billable Code
O02.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No fetal cardiac activity with CRL ≥7mm
  • • Empty gestational sac ≥25mm

Applicable To

  • • Fetal death with retained products

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ultrasound findings are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.XX

Weeks of gestation

Used to specify the gestational age at the time of miscarriage.

R04.1

Vaginal hemorrhage

Use when there is significant bleeding associated with the miscarriage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a complete miscarriage?

The ICD-10 code for a complete miscarriage is O03.9, used when there is complete expulsion of products of conception without complications.

How do you code an incomplete miscarriage?

An incomplete miscarriage is coded as O03.4, indicating retained products of conception requiring further intervention.

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