O03.6 – Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pregnancy with abortive outcome

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O03.6
Code
O03.6 (claims format: O036)
Description
Delayed or excessive hemorrhage following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion
Short description
Delayed or excess hemor fol complete or unsp spon abortion
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Block
O00-O08 Pregnancy with abortive outcome
Parent codes
O03

Notes for O03.6

Applicable to:
  • Afibrinogenemia following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion
  • Defibrination syndrome following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion
  • Hemolysis following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion
  • Intravascular coagulation following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O03 – Spontaneous abortion

Includes:
  • miscarriage
Notes:
  • Incomplete abortion includes retained products of conception following spontaneous abortion

Block O00-O08

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • continuing pregnancy in multiple gestation after abortion of one fetus or more (O31.1-, O31.3-)

Index terms for O03.6

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in O03

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O03.6?

O03.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for delayed or excessive hemorrhage following complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion, in the block O00-O08 (Pregnancy with abortive outcome).

Is O03.6 a billable code?

Yes. O03.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O03.6 belong to?

It belongs to category O03 – Spontaneous abortion.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.