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DiagnosesHistory Of Miscarriage

History Of Miscarriage

ICD-10 Coding for History of Miscarriage(Z87.59, N96)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYObstetrics and Gynecology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is History Of Miscarriage?
Essential facts and insights about History of Miscarriage

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • History of one or more spontaneous abortions
  • Recurrent pregnancy loss (two or more consecutive miscarriages)
  • Symptoms may include vaginal bleeding, cramping, and pelvic pain

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient's obstetric history including number of pregnancies and miscarriages
  • Details of any previous diagnostic tests (e.g., ultrasound, genetic testing)
  • Documentation of any treatments or interventions attempted

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Usage guidelines: Use specific codes based on the type of miscarriage.
  • Common errors: Misclassifying the type of miscarriage or failing to document the number of occurrences.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Molar pregnancy
  • Other pregnancy-related complications

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
O03.9
Unspecified miscarriage
O02.1
Missed abortion
O02.2
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Ancillary Codes
Z84.89
Differential Codes
N96
N96
when there is a history of three or more consecutive miscarriages.
O09.89
O09.89
if the patient is currently pregnant and has a history of miscarriage.
Z87.59
Z87.59
for a history of one or two miscarriages, not recurrent.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specialty Applications

  • Women with a history of miscarriage seeking obstetric care
  • Clinics specializing in reproductive health and fertility

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Include detailed obstetric history and any relevant diagnostic findings.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the history of miscarriage for proper reimbursement.