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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration in Pregnancy

ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration in Pregnancy

O26.8
E86.0
O21.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dehydration in pregnancy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Pregnancy-related dehydration
Maternal dehydration
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration in Pregnancy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration in Pregnancy

Use ICD-10 code O26.8 for other specified pregnancy-related conditions, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified pregnancy-related conditions

Non-Billable
O26.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Dehydration symptoms linked to pregnancy.

Applicable To

  • • Dehydration complicating pregnancy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links dehydration to pregnancy.

Dehydration

Billable Code
E86.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented fluid/electrolyte imbalance
  • • Orthostatic BP changes

Applicable To

  • • Fluid volume deficit

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to primary pregnancy-related code.

Hyperemesis gravidarum

Billable Code
O21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ≥3 vomiting episodes/day
  • • Weight loss ≥5% pre-pregnancy weight

Applicable To

  • • Severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies hyperemesis as the cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Dehydration

Use to specify severity of dehydration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dehydration in pregnancy?

The ICD-10 code for dehydration complicating pregnancy is O26.8, with E86.0 used as a secondary code to specify dehydration severity.

How do you document dehydration in pregnancy?

Document dehydration in pregnancy by linking it to pregnancy, specifying trimester, and including clinical details like symptoms and lab results.

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