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O22.02

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Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, second 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 second trimester (weeks 14-20) of pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •Second trimester spans weeks 14-20; confirm dating in medical record for accurate code selection
  • •Document any symptoms such as pain, swelling, or skin changes associated with the varicose veins

Code Hierarchy

└O22Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy└O22.0Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy└O22.02Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, second trimester
└O22.02Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, second trimester

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