O13.5
BillableGestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating the puerperium
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
High blood pressure that develops during pregnancy without significant protein in the urine, persisting or occurring in the postpartum period (after delivery).
Coding Tips
- •The puerperium typically extends 6 weeks after delivery; document the postpartum timeframe
- •Distinguish from chronic hypertension that may have been present before pregnancy
Code Hierarchy
└O13Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria└O13.5Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating the puerperium
└O13.5Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating the puerperium