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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

ICD-10 Coding for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

O21.0
O21.1
O21.9

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code O21.0 for mild hyperemesis gravidarum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mild hyperemesis gravidarum

Billable Code
O21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Vomiting frequency and absence of metabolic issues

Applicable To

  • • Mild nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of metabolic disturbances.

Hyperemesis gravidarum with metabolic disturbance

Billable Code
O21.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Hypokalemia (<3.5 mEq/L)
  • • Ketonuria
  • • Weight loss >5%

Applicable To

  • • Severe nausea and vomiting with metabolic disturbance

Important Notes

  • • Document specific metabolic disturbances and treatment failures.

Unspecified vomiting of pregnancy

Billable Code
O21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Vomiting without specific criteria for hyperemesis

Applicable To

  • • Vomiting in pregnancy not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clarifies the pregnancy-related nature of vomiting.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?

The ICD-10 code for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is primarily O21, with specific codes like O21.0 for mild cases and O21.1 for cases with metabolic disturbance.

How do you code hyperemesis gravidarum?

Hyperemesis gravidarum is coded as O21.1 when metabolic disturbances are present, and O21.0 for mild cases without such disturbances.

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