O26.843
BillableUterine size-date discrepancy, third trimester
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The size of the uterus does not match the expected size for the final three months of pregnancy, which may indicate growth problems or other complications.
Coding Tips
- •Third trimester is weeks 21 until delivery; document specific measurements
- •Correlate with fetal weight estimates and consider need for additional monitoring