O26.5
Non-billableMaternal hypotension syndrome
Maternal hypotension syndrome
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Supine hypotensive syndrome
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperiumF53
- •obstetrical tetanusA34
- •postpartum necrosis of pituitary glandE23.0
- •puerperal osteomalaciaM83.0
- •maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problemsO30-O48
- •maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the puerperiumO98-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)
Related Codes(9)
O26.0Excessive weight gain in pregnancy
O26.1Low weight gain in pregnancy
O26.2Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss
O26.3Retained intrauterine contraceptive device in pregnancy
O26.4Herpes gestationis
O26.6Liver & biliary trac disord in preg, chldbrth and the puerp
O26.7Sublux of symphysis (pubis) in preg, chldbrth and the puerp
O26.8Other specified pregnancy related conditions
O26.9Pregnancy related conditions, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for maternal hypotension syndrome?
The ICD-10-CM code for maternal hypotension syndrome is O26.5. The full clinical description is "Maternal hypotension syndrome". O26.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code O26.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code O26.5 represents “Maternal hypotension syndrome”. 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 O26.5 a billable code?
No, O26.5 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 O26.5.
What chapter is O26.5 in?
O26.5 is in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (codes O00-O9A).
What codes cannot be used with O26.5?
O26.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: supervision of normal pregnancy (Z34.-).
What are the subcategories under O26.5?
O26.5 has 4 child codes, including: O26.50 (Maternal hypotension syndrome, unspecified trimester), O26.51 (Maternal hypotension syndrome, first trimester), O26.52 (Maternal hypotension syndrome, second trimester), O26.53 (Maternal hypotension syndrome, third trimester).
Are additional codes required with O26.5?
Yes, when using O26.5, also report: 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 O26.5?
O26.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0341966. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does O26.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like maternal hypotension syndrome affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of O26.5?
O26.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: JA65.6 (Maternal hypotension syndrome).
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