10A Abortion - Pregnancy ICD-10-PCS
The 10A code range contains 9 ICD-10-PCS codes for Abortion procedures on the pregnancy. 8 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Abortion: Artificially terminating a pregnancy.
Codes in the 10A Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- 10A Obstetrics, Pregnancy, AbortionNon-billable header
- 10A00ZZ Abortion of Products of Conception, Open Approach
- 10A03ZZ Abortion of Products of Conception, Percutaneous Approach
- 10A04ZZ Abortion of Products of Conception, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 10A07Z6 Abortion of Products of Conception, Vacuum, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10A07ZW Abortion of Products of Conception, Laminaria, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10A07ZX Abortion of Products of Conception, Abortifacient, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10A07ZZ Abortion of Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 10A08ZZ Abortion of Products of Conception, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
About the 10A Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Abortion (Character 0, Body System 10A) in the Obstetrics section refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy by removing or expelling the products of conception.
This Obstetrics Abortion operation encompasses various approaches to end a pregnancy, tailored to clinical needs. For example, an Open Approach (code 10A00ZZ) involves surgical entry to remove the products of conception, while less invasive methods include the Percutaneous approach (10A03ZZ) and Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach (10A04ZZ). Additionally, procedures performed Via Natural or Artificial Opening demonstrate further diversity, such as vacuum aspiration (10A07Z6), use of laminaria for cervical dilation (10A07ZW), or administration of abortifacient agents (10A07ZX). Endoscopic techniques through natural openings also feature in codes like 10A08ZZ. These options highlight the range of techniques captured under the root operation Abortion within the ICD-10-PCS system, essential for precise obstetric coding and documentation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 10A range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 10A range classify?
The range classifies Abortion procedures, artificially terminating a pregnancy, performed on the pregnancy. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
