O24.3
Non-billableUnsp pre-exist diabetes in pregnancy, chldbrth and the puerp
Unspecified pre-existing diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-)
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)
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Child Codes (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp pre-exist diabetes in pregnancy, chldbrth and the puerp?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp pre-exist diabetes in pregnancy, chldbrth and the puerp is O24.3. The full clinical description is "Unspecified pre-existing diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". O24.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O24.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O24.3 represents "Unspecified pre-existing diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". It is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O24.3 a billable code?
No, O24.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under O24.3.
What chapter is O24.3 in?
O24.3 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O24.3?
O24.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O24.3?
O24.3 has 3 child codes, including: O24.31 (Unspecified pre-existing diabetes mellitus in pregnancy), O24.32 (Unspecified pre-existing diabetes mellitus in childbirth), O24.33 (Unspecified pre-existing diabetes mellitus in the puerperium).
Are additional codes required with O24.3?
Yes, when using O24.3 you should also code: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.; code (for):; from category E11 to further identify any manifestation; injectable non-insulin antidiabetic drugs (Z79.85); long-term (current) use of insulin (Z79.4).
What are the UMLS CUIs for O24.3?
O24.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2903671. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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