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O02.81

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Inappropriate change in quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in early pregnancy

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Abnormal levels of pregnancy hormone (hCG) in early pregnancy that do not follow the expected pattern of increase or decrease.

Coding Tips

  • •Document specific hCG values and dates to support the diagnosis of inappropriate change
  • •This code indicates concern for potential complications and requires close monitoring and follow-up testing

Code Hierarchy

└O02Other abnormal products of conception└O02.8Other specified abnormal products of conception└O02.81Inappropriate change in quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in early pregnancy
└O02.81Inappropriate change in quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in early pregnancy

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