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Recurrent miscarriage

Also known as: Recurrent pregnancy loss

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In short

A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before the 20th week, which often occurs because the fetus does not develop properly due to genetic problems or other unknown causes. Factors that may increase the chance of a miscarriage include problems with the uterus or cervix, chronic diseases, pregnancy after 35 years of age, and smoking, drug, or alcohol use. Signs of a miscarriage can include vaginal spotting or bleeding, dark-colored vaginal discharge, a gush of fluid or tissue, and cramping or pain in the abdomen or lower back. Depending on when the miscarriage occurs, treatment may not be needed, or it may involve a shot to prevent Rh factor problems, medicines, or procedures to remove remaining tissue.

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Codes

ICD-10: N96
ICD-11: GA33 Recurrent pregnancy loss

Description

What is a miscarriage?
A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before the 20th week. Most miscarriages happen very early in the pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
What causes a miscarriage?
A miscarriage can happen in any pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur because the fetus doesn't develop properly. This is often linked to a genetic problem with the fetus, such as an extra or missing chromosome.
In many cases, the cause of a miscarriage is unknown. Some possible factors that may increase the chance of a miscarriage can include:
Problems with the uterus or cervix
Chronic diseases, including polycystic ovary syndrome
Genetic problems with the fetus
Pregnancy after 35 years of age
Smoking, drug or alcohol use
Certain chronic (long-term) health conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes
Severe malnutrition
What are the signs of a miscarriage?
The signs of a miscarriage may be different for everyone and can vary based on how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Signs of a miscarriage can include:
Vaginal spotting or bleeding with or without pain. Some women may have some spotting in early pregnancy and don't miscarry. To be sure, contact your provider right away if you have any bleeding.
Dark-colored vaginal discharge.
A gush of fluid or tissue from your vagina.
Cramping or pain in your abdomen (belly) or lower back.
Sometimes, it's hard to know what's normal during pregnancy. If something seems unusual or is worrying you, talk to your provider.
How is a miscarriage diagnosed?
To check if you have had a miscarriage, your provider may do the following:
A pelvic exam to check your cervix.
Blood tests to check things such as the amount of blood loss and confirm pregnancy.
An ultrasound to check the fetus.
What is the treatment for a miscarriage?
Treatment after a miscarriage often depends on when it occurs during the pregnancy. If you miscarry early in your pregnancy, you may not need any treatment. If you are 12 or more weeks pregnant, you may need a shot to prevent problems with the Rh factor in future pregnancies.
In some cases, tissue is left in the uterus. If you don't have any signs of infection, your provider may recommend waiting for the tissue to pass naturally. If you need treatment to remove the tissue, it can include:
Medicines
A procedure called dilatation and curettage (D&C) or vacuum aspiration
No matter when it occurs, losing a pregnancy can be difficult. Counseling may help you cope with your grief. Later, if you decide to try to get pregnant again, talk with your provider to understand any risks. Many women who have a miscarriage go on to have healthy pregnancies later.
Can a miscarriage be prevented?
Miscarriage can affect anyone and often can't be prevented. Focus on taking good care of yourself and start prenatal care visits early in your pregnancy.
NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.

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Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Recurrent miscarriage?

N96 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).

What is the ICD-11 code for Recurrent miscarriage?

GA33: Recurrent pregnancy loss (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).

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Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).

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