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O22.20

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Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, unspecified trimester

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation and blood clot formation in superficial veins during pregnancy when the trimester is not specified. This is a vascular complication that requires monitoring.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when trimester is unknown; specify the trimester with codes O22.21-O22.23 when available
  • •Differentiate between superficial thrombophlebitis (O22.2x) and deep vein thrombosis (O22.3x)

Code Hierarchy

└O22Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy└O22.2Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy└O22.20Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
└O22.20Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, unspecified trimester

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