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

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Spotting in Pregnancy

O26.851
O26.852
O26.853

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal 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

  • • Spotting without cervical changes in the first trimester.

Applicable To

  • • Light bleeding in the first trimester

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies trimester and absence of cervical changes.

Spotting complicating pregnancy, second trimester

Billable Code
O26.852
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Spotting without cervical changes in the second trimester.

Applicable To

  • • Light bleeding in the second trimester

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies trimester and absence of cervical changes.

Spotting complicating pregnancy, third trimester

Billable Code
O26.853
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Spotting without cervical changes in the third trimester.

Applicable To

  • • Light bleeding in the third trimester

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies trimester and absence of cervical changes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.01

Weeks of gestation, first trimester

Use to specify the exact gestational age.

Z3A.20

Weeks of gestation, second trimester

Use to specify the exact gestational age.

Z3A.30

Weeks of gestation, third trimester

Use to specify the exact gestational age.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 codes for vaginal spotting in pregnancy are O26.851 for the first trimester, O26.852 for the second trimester, and O26.853 for the third trimester.

How do you document spotting in pregnancy?

Document spotting in pregnancy by specifying the trimester, gestational age, ultrasound findings, and cervical exam results to ensure accurate coding.

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