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

ICD-10 Coding for Spotting in Pregnancy

O26.851
O20.8

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

Also Known as:
Light Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy
Pregnancy Spotting
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Spotting in Pregnancy

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

Use ICD-10 code O26.851 for spotting complicating pregnancy, first trimester, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Spotting complicating pregnancy, first trimester

Billable Code
O26.851
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Light vaginal bleeding without clots, confirmed intrauterine pregnancy
documentation:
  • • Trimester and 'spotting' must be documented

Applicable To

  • • Light vaginal bleeding without clots in first trimester

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'spotting' and trimester.

Other hemorrhage in early pregnancy

Billable Code
O20.8
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Subchorionic hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ultrasound findings are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.10

10 weeks gestation of pregnancy

Use to specify the exact weeks of gestation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for spotting in pregnancy is O26.85-, with specific codes for each trimester such as O26.851 for the first trimester.

How do you document spotting in pregnancy?

Document 'spotting', specify the trimester, and include ultrasound findings to differentiate from other types of bleeding.

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