O26.823
BillablePregnancy related peripheral neuritis, third 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 third trimester of pregnancy as a direct result of the pregnancy.
Coding Tips
- •Third trimester neuritis is often related to weight gain and postural changes; document contributing factors
- •Specify the location and nature of nerve involvement for clarity
Code Hierarchy
└O26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy└O26.8Other specified pregnancy related conditions└O26.82Pregnancy related peripheral neuritis└O26.823Pregnancy related peripheral neuritis, third trimester
└O26.823Pregnancy related peripheral neuritis, third trimester