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O14.20

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HELLP syndrome (HELLP), unspecified trimester

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

What This Code Means

HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy involving hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets, occurring at an unspecified time during pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •HELLP is a medical emergency; verify all three components are documented (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets)
  • •Use unspecified trimester code when trimester is not documented; query provider for specific timing if possible

Code Hierarchy

└O14Pre-eclampsia└O14.2HELLP syndrome└O14.20HELLP syndrome (HELLP), unspecified trimester
└O14.20HELLP syndrome (HELLP), unspecified trimester

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