O24.430
BillableGestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, diet controlled
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
High blood sugar that develops during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) managed only through diet after delivery.
Coding Tips
- •Verify this code is used only in the postpartum period (puerperium)
- •Confirm diet is the sole management method with no insulin or oral medications
Code Hierarchy
└O24Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium└O24.4Gestational diabetes mellitus└O24.43Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium└O24.430Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, diet controlled
└O24.430Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, diet controlled