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ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified maternal hypertension O16

ICD-10 code O16 for Unspecified maternal hypertension is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .

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Unspecified maternal hypertension
 
O16 Unspecified maternal hypertension
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Unspecified maternal hypertension, first trimester
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Unspecified maternal hypertension, second trimester
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Unspecified maternal hypertension, third trimester
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Unspecified maternal hypertension, complicating childbirth
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Unspecified maternal hypertension, complicating the puerperium
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Unspecified maternal hypertension, unspecified trimester

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OB pt w/ elevated BP
[QUOTE="haleymw19, post: 378574, member: 100936"]There is codes O16.1-O16.9 unspecified maternal hypertension.[/QUOTE] Elevated blood pressure isn't the same as hypertension so I don't think those co... [ Read More ]
OB pt w/ elevated BP
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O80 - should not be used with any other O codes?
You would use an O13-O16 code depending on documentation, and since there is no in childbirth option you use the trimester when birth occurs.... [ Read More ]
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