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O22.01

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Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, first 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 or worsen during the first three months of pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •First trimester is weeks 1-13 of pregnancy; ensure accurate dating documentation
  • •Distinguish between new onset varicose veins and pre-existing veins that are exacerbated by pregnancy

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