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O46.021

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Antepartum hemorrhage with disseminated intravascular coagulation, first trimester

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

What This Code Means

Bleeding during the first trimester of pregnancy caused by disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a serious condition where blood clots form throughout the body and deplete clotting factors.

Coding Tips

  • •DIC is a medical emergency; ensure it is explicitly documented in the diagnosis section
  • •First trimester is weeks 1-13; confirm this timing in the obstetric record

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