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O22.2

Non-billable

Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy

Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

O20-O29

Parent Code

O22

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Phlebitis in pregnancy NOS
  • Thrombophlebitis of legs in pregnancy
  • Thrombosis in pregnancy NOS

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
  • venous complications of:
  • abortion NOS (O03.9)
  • ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.7)
  • failed attempted abortion (O07.35)
  • induced abortion (O04.85)
  • spontaneous abortion (O03.89)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium (F53.-)
  • obstetrical tetanus (A34)
  • postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland (E23.0)
  • puerperal osteomalacia (M83.0)
  • maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)
  • maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the puerperium (O98-O99)
  • obstetric pulmonary embolism (O88.-)
  • venous complications and hemorrhoids of childbirth and the puerperium (O87.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.
  • code to identify the superficial thrombophlebitis (I80.0-)

Child Codes (4)

O22.20

Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, unsp trimester

BillableO22.21

Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, first trimester

BillableO22.22

Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, second trimester

BillableO22.23

Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, third trimester

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code O22.2?

ICD-10-CM code O22.2 represents "Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is O22.2 a billable code?

No, O22.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under O22.2.

What chapter is O22.2 in?

O22.2 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).

What codes cannot be used with O22.2?

O22.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-); venous complications of:; abortion NOS (O03.9); and 4 more.

What are the subcategories under O22.2?

O22.2 has 4 child codes, including: O22.20 (Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, unsp trimester), O22.21 (Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, first trimester), O22.22 (Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, second trimester), O22.23 (Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, third trimester).

Are additional codes required with O22.2?

Yes, when using O22.2 you should also code: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.; code to identify the superficial thrombophlebitis (I80.0-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for O22.2?

O22.2 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1391496, C1443069, C0342054. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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