O14.95
BillableUnspecified pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine that occurs or is first diagnosed in the postpartum period (after delivery).
Coding Tips
- •The puerperium typically extends 6 weeks after delivery; confirm timing of symptom onset relative to delivery
- •Postpartum pre-eclampsia can develop suddenly; ensure it is not confused with chronic hypertension
Code Hierarchy
└O14Pre-eclampsia└O14.9Unspecified pre-eclampsia└O14.95Unspecified pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium
└O14.95Unspecified pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium