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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Morning Sickness

ICD-10 Coding for Morning Sickness

O21.9
O21.0

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

Also Known as:
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Pregnancy Sickness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Morning Sickness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Morning Sickness

Use ICD-10 code O21.9 for vomiting of pregnancy, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Vomiting of pregnancy, unspecified

Billable Code
O21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy without metabolic disturbance

Applicable To

  • • Morning sickness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pregnancy status is confirmed before using this code.

Mild hyperemesis gravidarum

Billable Code
O21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Weight loss <5% body weight
  • • No electrolyte imbalance

Applicable To

  • • Mild hyperemesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the absence of metabolic disturbance.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Dehydration

Use when dehydration is present and requires treatment.

E87.6

Hypokalemia

Use when lab results confirm low potassium levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for morning sickness?

The ICD-10 code for morning sickness is O21.9, which covers vomiting of pregnancy, unspecified.

How is morning sickness coded in ICD-10?

Morning sickness is coded as O21.9 in ICD-10, used for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy without severe complications.

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