O26.821
BillablePregnancy related peripheral neuritis, first trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Nerve pain or dysfunction in the arms, legs, or other peripheral areas that develops during the first trimester of pregnancy as a direct result of the pregnancy.
Coding Tips
- •Document which nerves are affected and the specific symptoms (numbness, tingling, weakness, pain)
- •Differentiate from pre-existing peripheral neuropathy or nerve compression from other causes
Code Hierarchy
└O26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy└O26.8Other specified pregnancy related conditions└O26.82Pregnancy related peripheral neuritis└O26.821Pregnancy related peripheral neuritis, first trimester
└O26.821Pregnancy related peripheral neuritis, first trimester