O26.02
BillableExcessive weight gain in pregnancy, second trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A pregnant woman has gained more weight than is typically recommended during the second trimester (weeks 14-20).
Coding Tips
- •Second trimester spans weeks 14-20; verify documentation specifies this period for accurate coding.
- •Track cumulative weight gain from pre-pregnancy baseline to assess clinical significance.
Code Hierarchy
└O26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy└O26.0Excessive weight gain in pregnancy└O26.02Excessive weight gain in pregnancy, second trimester
└O26.02Excessive weight gain in pregnancy, second trimester