O10.03
BillablePre-existing essential hypertension complicating the puerperium
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A woman with chronic high blood pressure that existed before pregnancy is now in the postpartum period (after delivery). Blood pressure monitoring continues after the baby is born.
Coding Tips
- •The puerperium typically extends 6 weeks after delivery; verify this timeframe in documentation
- •Distinguish between postpartum hypertension and new-onset postpartum preeclampsia
Code Hierarchy
└O10Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O10.0Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O10.03Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating the puerperium
└O10.03Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating the puerperium