Preeclampsia ICD-10-CM Codes

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What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Preeclampsia?Which Preeclampsia ICD Codes Are Billable?Clinical Information Synonyms Include FAQS

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What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related condition. Here are the commonly used Preeclampsia ICD codes:

O14.0: Mild to moderate preeclampsia.
O14.1: Severe preeclampsia.
O14.2: Hellp syndrome.
O14.9: Preeclampsia, unspecified

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Which Preeclampsia ICD Codes Are Billable?

The ICD codes used for Preeclampsia are all billable:

O14.0 - O14.9: Yes, these codes are billable. They represent the severity range in preeclampsia cases, including the potentially life-threatening Hellp syndrome.

Clinical Information

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related complication characterized by high blood pressure and potential damage to other organ systems. Key points include:

Understanding the Condition: Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women with normal blood pressure.
Risk Factors: Risk factors can include first pregnancies, new paternity, age extremes, history of hypertension, obesity, and multiple pregnancies.
Symptoms: Preeclampsia can cause headaches, blurred vision, upper abdominal pain, nausea, and decreased urine output.
Diagnosis: Diagnosis includes blood pressure measurement, proteinuria testing, and liver and kidney function tests.
Treatment: Management depends on the pregnancy stage and the symptoms' severity. In severe cases, early delivery may be required.

Synonyms Include:

Pregnancy-induced Hypertension
Gestational Hypertension
Toxemia of Pregnancy

Commonly asked questions

What are the potential complications of preeclampsia?

Severe preeclampsia can lead to complications like eclampsia (seizures), stroke, organ damage, low birth weight, or premature birth in infants.

What's the difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia?

Preeclampsia refers to high blood pressure and damage to another organ system, often the liver and kidneys, during pregnancy. Eclampsia is a more severe form of preeclampsia that includes seizures.

Can preeclampsia be prevented?

While there's no surefire way to prevent preeclampsia, regular prenatal visits, healthy lifestyle choices, and managing existing medical conditions can help reduce risk.