O26.12
BillableLow 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 less 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.
- •Low weight gain in mid-pregnancy may indicate nutritional issues or other complications requiring intervention.
Code Hierarchy
└O26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy└O26.1Low weight gain in pregnancy└O26.12Low weight gain in pregnancy, second trimester
└O26.12Low weight gain in pregnancy, second trimester