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O22.43

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Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, third trimester

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

What This Code Means

Swollen, inflamed veins in the rectal area that develop during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify third trimester is documented; this is when hemorrhoids are most common due to increased pressure
  • •Document severity and any complications such as thrombosed hemorrhoids or significant bleeding

Code Hierarchy

└O22Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy└O22.4Hemorrhoids in pregnancy└O22.43Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, third trimester
└O22.43Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, third trimester

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