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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy

O20.0
O20.8
O46.8X1

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

Also Known as:
Antepartum Hemorrhage
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Threatened Abortion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy

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

Use ICD-10 code O20.0 for threatened abortion, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Threatened abortion

Billable Code
O20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of fetal heartbeat and closed cervix

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding with closed cervix and fetal heartbeat

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes cervical status and fetal viability.

Other hemorrhage in early pregnancy

Billable Code
O20.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound confirmation of subchorionic hemorrhage

Applicable To

  • • Subchorionic hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific cause of bleeding.

Antepartum hemorrhage, unspecified, first trimester

Billable Code
O46.8X1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Exclusion of placenta previa and abruption

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding after 20 weeks without known cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exclusion of placenta previa and abruption is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.XX

Weeks of gestation

Indicate the specific week of gestation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy?

The ICD-10 code for vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy with a closed cervix and fetal heartbeat is O20.0, indicating threatened abortion.

How is antepartum hemorrhage coded in ICD-10?

Antepartum hemorrhage after 20 weeks without a known cause is coded as O46.8X1, with additional codes for gestational age.

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