Obstetrical tetanus (A34)

ICD-10 code A34obstetrical tetanus, a rare but serious bacterial infection occurring as a complication during childbirth or pregnancy-related procedures.

This code covers conditions known by several names, including puerperal tetanus, tetanus following ectopic or molar pregnancy, and cases complicated by induced termination of pregnancy with infection. Medical coders use A34 to classify tetanus that arises specifically from obstetric causes, distinguishing it from other tetanus types. Understanding these synonyms helps clarify coding choices when documentation mentions terms like localized tetanus or infectious complications during pregnancy-related events. Applying this ICD-10 code precisely supports accurate health records for maternal infections linked to childbirth and related interventions.