O10.43
BillablePre-existing secondary 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 pre-existing secondary high blood pressure caused by another medical condition during the postpartum period (after delivery).
Coding Tips
- •The puerperium extends up to 42 days postpartum; verify the timing of the encounter
- •Document the underlying cause of secondary hypertension for complete clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└O10Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O10.4Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O10.43Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating the puerperium
└O10.43Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating the puerperium