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

ICD-10 Coding for Vomiting in Pregnancy

O21.0
O21.1
O21.2

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

Also Known as:
Morning Sickness
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
pregnancy-related vomiting
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vomiting in Pregnancy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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:
  • • Symptoms are mild with no significant metabolic impact.

Applicable To

  • • Mild hyperemesis gravidarum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'mild' to avoid misclassification.

Hyperemesis gravidarum with metabolic disturbance

Billable Code
O21.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of ketonuria
  • • Electrolyte imbalance (e.g., K+ <3.5 mEq/L)

Applicable To

  • • Severe hyperemesis with metabolic disturbances

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific metabolic disturbances.

Late vomiting of pregnancy

Billable Code
O21.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Vomiting onset after 20 weeks of gestation
  • • Exclusion of other gastrointestinal disorders

Applicable To

  • • Vomiting starting after 20 weeks of gestation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies onset after 20 weeks.

Unspecified vomiting of pregnancy

Billable Code
O21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • General documentation of nausea and vomiting without specific details

Applicable To

  • • General nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Important Notes

  • • Use as a last resort when specific details are not documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z3A.XX

Weeks of gestation

Include to specify the trimester of pregnancy.

E86.0

Dehydration

Use if dehydration is documented alongside hyperemesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for vomiting in pregnancy varies by severity: O21.0 for mild hyperemesis, O21.1 for hyperemesis with metabolic disturbance, O21.2 for late vomiting, and O21.9 for unspecified vomiting.

How do you code hyperemesis gravidarum?

Hyperemesis gravidarum is coded as O21.0 for mild cases and O21.1 for cases with metabolic disturbances. Ensure documentation specifies severity and any metabolic issues.

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