O26.643
BillableIntrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, third trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (bile buildup in the liver) occurring in the third trimester (weeks 21-40 of pregnancy).
Coding Tips
- •Third trimester ICP is the most common presentation; verify trimester documentation to ensure accurate code selection
- •Document pruritus (itching) severity and any fetal monitoring performed, as these are important clinical indicators
Code Hierarchy
└O26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy└O26.6Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium└O26.64Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy└O26.643Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, third trimester
└O26.643Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, third trimester