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O04.81

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Shock following (induced) termination of pregnancy

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A dangerous drop in blood pressure and circulation that occurs after an induced abortion, which can be life-threatening if not treated immediately.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when shock is documented as a complication following induced termination of pregnancy
  • •Shock may present with symptoms like rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, and altered mental status

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • shock due to infection following (induced) termination of pregnancy (O04.87)

Code Hierarchy

└O04Complications following (induced) termination of pregnancy└O04.8(Induced) termination of pregnancy with other and unspecified complications└O04.81Shock following (induced) termination of pregnancy
└O04.81Shock following (induced) termination of pregnancy

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