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O26.853

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Spotting complicating pregnancy, third trimester

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Light vaginal bleeding that occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy without being a sign of miscarriage or other serious complications.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify that spotting is confirmed in the third trimester (weeks 28+) and document the trimester clearly in the medical record
  • •Distinguish from other bleeding complications like placenta previa or abruption, which have separate codes

Code Hierarchy

└O26Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy└O26.8Other specified pregnancy related conditions└O26.85Spotting complicating pregnancy└O26.853Spotting complicating pregnancy, third trimester
└O26.853Spotting complicating pregnancy, third trimester

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