O10.23
BillablePre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating the puerperium
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A pregnant woman who had high blood pressure affecting her kidneys before pregnancy, and this condition persists after delivery during the recovery period.
Coding Tips
- •The puerperium extends up to 42 days postpartum; verify the postpartum timeframe is documented
- •Monitor renal function closely during this period as pregnancy-related changes may affect kidney disease progression
Code Hierarchy
└O10Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O10.2Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O10.23Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating the puerperium
└O10.23Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating the puerperium