O26.9
Non-billablePregnancy related conditions, unspecified
Pregnancy related conditions, unspecified
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)
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.
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O26.9?
ICD-10-CM code O26.9 represents "Pregnancy related conditions, unspecified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is O26.9 a billable code?
No, O26.9 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 O26.9.
What chapter is O26.9 in?
O26.9 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O26.9?
O26.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O26.9?
O26.9 has 4 child codes, including: O26.90 (Pregnancy related conditions, unsp, unspecified trimester), O26.91 (Pregnancy related conditions, unspecified, first trimester), O26.92 (Pregnancy related conditions, unspecified, second trimester), O26.93 (Pregnancy related conditions, unspecified, third trimester).
Are additional codes required with O26.9?
Yes, when using O26.9 you should also code: code, if applicable, from category Z3A, Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known..
What are the UMLS CUIs for O26.9?
O26.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495192. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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