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    ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Following Ectopic And Molar Pregnancy: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group O08 includes complications that follow ectopic and molar pregnancies, such as retained products of conception, post-procedural hemorrhage, and infection related to abortive events. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios involving post-abortive complications, capturing severity, location of complication, and associated clinical complexity relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM O08 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM O08: Complications Following Ectopic And Molar Pregnancy Overview

    This group represents diagnoses for complications that occur after ectopic or molar pregnancies, affecting the reproductive and hemorrhagic systems. It includes conditions such as retained products of conception, infection, and hemorrhage related to abortive outcomes. Accurate coding ensures the clinical course and complications are captured for reimbursement and quality reporting.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient presents with complications directly related to a recent ectopic or molar pregnancy or its management. These codes apply when clinical documentation links symptoms or interventions to the abortive outcome, such as postprocedural bleeding, infection, or retained tissue.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    13 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    O08.0Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.1Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.2Embolism following ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.3Shock following ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.4Renal failure following ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.5Metabolic disorders following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.6Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.7Other venous complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.81Cardiac arrest following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.82Sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.83Urinary tract infection following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.89Other complications following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
    O08.9Unspecified complication following an ectopic and molar pregnancy

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    769Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures
    776Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A 28-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe lower abdominal pain and light vaginal bleeding at 7 weeks' gestation. Transvaginal ultrasound shows an empty uterine cavity and an adnexal mass with free pelvic fluid concerning for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy; she is hemodynamically unstable and requires urgent surgical intervention. A diagnosis from this group is assigned because the presentation is a complication following an ectopic pregnancy with acute hemorrhage. Typical codes: O08.3, O08.9
    • A 34-year-old woman is evaluated in clinic after persistent abnormal uterine bleeding and markedly elevated beta-hCG following a recent spontaneous abortion; ultrasound demonstrates retained molar tissue. She undergoes suction curettage and is scheduled for serial hCG monitoring to ensure resolution and detect gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. A code from this group is used because the visit documents complications following a molar pregnancy requiring procedural management and follow-up. Typical codes: O08.2, O08.81
    • A 22-year-old presents to outpatient gynecology several weeks after treatment for an ectopic pregnancy with complaints of ongoing pelvic pain and intermittent spotty bleeding; evaluation reveals infected residual trophoblastic tissue in the adnexa requiring antibiotics and consideration of further intervention. Coding from this group is appropriate because the patient has a post-abortive infectious or inflammatory complication related to the prior ectopic/molar event. Typical codes: O08.4, O08.89

    Related Codes

    O00-ECTOPIC-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Ectopic Pregnancy: Group Overview

    O01-HYDATIDIFORM-MOLE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Hydatidiform Mole: Group Overview

    O02-OTHER-ABNORMAL-PRODUCTS-OF-CONCEPTION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Abnormal Products Of Conception: Group Overview

    O03-SPONTANEOUS-ABORTION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Spontaneous Abortion: Group Overview

    O04-COMPLICATIONS-FOLLOWING-TERMINATION-OF-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Following Induced Termination Of Pregnancy: Group Overview

    O07-FAILED-ATTEMPTED-TERMINATION-OF-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Failed Attempted Termination Of Pregnancy: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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