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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O08

Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy

ICD-10-CM Code:
O08
ICD-10 Code for:
Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy
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O08 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy

Non-specific codes like O08 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy:

  • Use O08.0 for Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.1 for Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.2 for Embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.3 for Shock following ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.4 for Renal failure following ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.5 for Metabolic disorders following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.6 for Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.7 for Other venous complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • O08.8 for Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.81 for Cardiac arrest following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.82 for Sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.83 for Urinary tract infection following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.89 for Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use O08.9 for Unspecified complication following an ectopic and molar pregnancy - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

  • Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
    O00-O9A
    • Pregnancy with abortive outcome
      O00-O08
      • Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy
        O08

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

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  • This category is for use with categories O00 O02

Patient Education


Ectopic Pregnancy

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

The uterus, or womb, is the place where a fetus grows during pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg grows in the wrong place outside the uterus. It usually occurs in the fallopian tubes. These tubes carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. Sometimes, an ectopic pregnancy can occur in the ovaries, abdominal cavity, or the lower part of the uterus (cervix).

Ectopic pregnancies can't end in a healthy pregnancy because the egg cannot grow. If the pregnancy continues, the fallopian tube can burst. This can cause internal bleeding, which can be a life-threatening emergency that needs immediate surgery.

What increases my risk of an ectopic pregnancy?

An ectopic pregnancy often happens because there is a problem with your fallopian tubes. But sometimes it's not clear why an ectopic pregnancy happens.

Factors that may increase your risk for an ectopic pregnancy can include:

  • Previous ectopic pregnancy
  • Prior pelvic, abdominal, or fallopian tube surgery
  • Certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Endometriosis
  • Becoming pregnant while using an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control
  • Becoming pregnant after a tubal ligation

Other factors that may increase your risk can include:

  • Smoking
  • Being older than age 35
  • Infertility treatments

What are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?

You may not notice any symptoms at first. Or you may have some of the usual signs of pregnancy such as a missed period, breast tenderness, or nausea.

Early signs of an ectopic pregnancy may be light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain. Ectopic pregnancy can be a medical emergency. Get medical care right away if you have these signs:

  • Abdominal (belly) pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Feeling dizzy or faint

How is an ectopic pregnancy diagnosed?

An ectopic pregnancy can't be diagnosed without blood tests and an ultrasound. Your health care provider will do a pregnancy test to confirm that you're pregnant. They may do a pelvic exam to check for areas of pain, tenderness, or a mass.

What is the treatment for an ectopic pregnancy?

An ectopic pregnancy needs treatment to stop any damage to your organs. Your provider will use medicine or surgery to take out the ectopic tissue.

Losing a pregnancy can be devastating. An ectopic pregnancy is like a miscarriage, but it must be treated to prevent problems. People cope with grief in different ways. It may be helpful to discuss your feelings with your provider or a counselor. Many women who have had ectopic pregnancies go on to have healthy pregnancies later.

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Tumors and Pregnancy

Tumors during pregnancy are rare, but they can happen. Tumors can be either benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). The most common cancers in pregnancy include breast cancer, thyroid cancer, cervical cancer, lymphoma, and melanoma. Cancer itself rarely harms the fetus, and some cancer treatments are safe during pregnancy. You and your health care provider will work together to find the best treatment. Your choices will depend on how far along the pregnancy is, as well as the type, size, and stage of your cancer.

Another type of tumor that women can get is called a gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). It happens when a fertilized egg doesn't become a fetus. GTD is not always easy to find. It is usually benign, but some types can be malignant. The most common type of GTD is a molar pregnancy. In its early stages, it may look like a normal pregnancy. You should see your provider if you have vaginal bleeding (not menstrual bleeding).

Treatment depends on the type of tumor, whether it has spread to other places, and your overall health.


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Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
  • FY 2025 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2025
  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.