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O22.00

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Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, unspecified trimester

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

What This Code Means

Enlarged, twisted veins in the legs that develop during pregnancy when the specific trimester is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is used when trimester information is unavailable; always attempt to determine trimester for more specific coding
  • •Document whether varicose veins are new onset or pre-existing but worsened by pregnancy

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