O31.21 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for O31.21 ICD 10 code:
Cont preg after uterin death of one fetus or more, first tri
Codes
- O31.21X0 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more, first trimester, not applicable or unspecified
- O31.21X1 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more, first trimester, fetus 1
- O31.21X2 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more, first trimester, fetus 2
- O31.21X3 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more, first trimester, fetus 3
- O31.21X4 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more, first trimester, fetus 4
- O31.21X5 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more, first trimester, fetus 5
- O31.21X9 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more, first trimester, other fetus
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to O31.21 ICD10 Code:
- O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- O30-O48 Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems
- O31 Complications specific to multiple gestation
- O31.0 Papyraceous fetus
- O31.1 Continuing pregnancy after spontaneous abortion of one fetus or more
- O31.2 Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more
- O31.3 Continuing pregnancy after elective fetal reduction of one fetus or more
- O31.8 Other complications specific to multiple gestation
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
O31.21 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about O31.21 ICD 10 code
A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy. Most miscarriages happen very early in the pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
Factors that may contribute to miscarriage include:
- A genetic problem with the fetus
- Problems with the uterus or cervix
- Chronic diseases, such as polycystic ovary syndrome
Signs of a miscarriage include vaginal spotting, abdominal pain or cramping, and fluid or tissue passing from the vagina. Bleeding can be a symptom of miscarriage, but many women also have it in early pregnancy and don't miscarry. To be sure, contact your health care provider right away if you have bleeding.
Women who miscarry early in their pregnancy usually do not need any treatment. In some cases, there is tissue left in the uterus. Doctors use a procedure called a dilatation and curettage (D&C) or medicines to remove the tissue.
Counseling may help you cope with your grief. Later, if you do decide to try again, work closely with your health care provider to lower the risks. Many women who have a miscarriage go on to have healthy babies.
NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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