Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy (O08)
ICD-10 code section O08 addresses a variety of complications following ectopic and molar pregnancies. These codes capture specific problems that arise after these abnormal pregnancies, including infections, hemorrhage, embolism, and organ damage.
Each code under O08 is used to classify distinct medical issues occurring after ectopic and molar pregnancies. For example, O08.0 covers genital tract and pelvic infections; terms like salpingitis or pelvic peritonitis fit here. If a patient experiences delayed or excessive bleeding, references to afibrinogenemia or secondary hemorrhage are coded under O08.1. Embolism complications, such as pulmonary or fat embolism, fall under O08.2. Shock and renal failure also have dedicated codes (O08.3 and O08.4 respectively). Other codes address metabolic disorders (O08.5), pelvic organ damage (O08.6), venous issues (O08.7), and infections including sepsis (O08.82) or urinary tract infections (O08.83).
Coders seeking the ICD-10 code for complications after ectopic pregnancy should carefully match clinical details with these specific codes. Utilizing synonyms such as “endometritis following molar pregnancy” or “septic shock after ectopic pregnancy” helps ensure accurate code selection. The category also includes less common complications like cardiac arrest (O08.81) or unspecified problems (O08.9).
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Pregnancy with abortive outcome (O00-O08)
O08 Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.0 Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.1 Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.2 Embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.3 Shock following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.4 Renal failure following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.5 Metabolic disorders following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.6 Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.7 Other venous complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
O08.8 Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.81 Cardiac arrest following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.82 Sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.83 Urinary tract infection following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.89 Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- O08.9 Unspecified complication following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
Complications following ectopic and molar pregnancy (O08)
Instructional Notations
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Afibrinogenemia
A deficiency or absence of FIBRINOGEN in the blood.
Broad Ligament
A broad fold of peritoneum that extends from the side of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis.
Fibrinogen
Plasma glycoprotein clotted by thrombin, composed of a dimer of three non-identical pairs of polypeptide chains (alpha, beta, gamma) held together by disulfide bonds. Fibrinogen clotting is a sol-gel change involving complex molecular arrangements: whereas fibrinogen is cleaved by thrombin to form polypeptides A and B, the proteolytic action of other enzymes yields different fibrinogen degradation products.
Oliguria
Decreased URINE output that is below the normal range. Oliguria can be defined as urine output of less than or equal to 0.5 or 1 ml/kg/hr depending on the age.
Parametritis
Inflammation of the parametrium, the connective tissue of the pelvic floor, extending from the subserous coat of the uterus laterally between the layers of the BROAD LIGAMENT.
Urine
Liquid by-product of excretion produced in the kidneys, temporarily stored in the bladder until discharge through the URETHRA.
