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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Spontaneous Abortion

ICD-10 Coding for Spontaneous Abortion

O03.0
O03.4
O03.9

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Spontaneous Abortion

Use ICD-10 code O03.0 for spontaneous abortion with complications, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spontaneous abortion with complications, unspecified

Billable Code
O03.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of infection or hemorrhage post-abortion

Applicable To

  • • Spontaneous abortion with infection
  • • Spontaneous abortion with hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of complication.

Incomplete spontaneous abortion without complication

Billable Code
O03.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound showing retained products
  • • Decreasing hCG levels

Applicable To

  • • Incomplete miscarriage
  • • Retained products of conception

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ultrasound findings confirm retained products.

Complete spontaneous abortion without complication

Billable Code
O03.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound showing empty uterus
  • • hCG levels returning to baseline

Applicable To

  • • Complete miscarriage
  • • No retained products

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation confirms complete expulsion.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.XX

Weeks of gestation

Document the gestational age at the time of abortion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for spontaneous abortion?

The ICD-10 code for spontaneous abortion is O03, with specific codes for complete, incomplete, and complicated cases.

How do you code a complete spontaneous abortion?

Code O03.9 is used for a complete spontaneous abortion without complications, confirmed by ultrasound.

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