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HELLP syndrome is a severe and life-threatening complication that can occur during pregnancy, typically in the third trimester. HELLP is an acronym that stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count.
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ICD10 code of HELLP Syndrome and ICD9 code
ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes for HELLP Syndrome, with classification details for clinicians, coders and patients.
HELLP syndrome is a severe and life-threatening complication that can occur during pregnancy, typically in the third trimester. HELLP is an acronym that stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count. It is considered a variant of preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage.
In the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), HELLP syndrome is classified under the code O14.2. This code specifically refers to "HELLP syndrome," allowing healthcare professionals to accurately identify and document this condition for diagnostic and statistical purposes. The ICD-10 code O14.2 provides a standardized system for tracking and monitoring the prevalence and outcomes of HELLP syndrome.
In the previous International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), HELLP syndrome was not assigned a specific code. Instead, it was classified under the broader category of preeclampsia/eclampsia. The ICD-9 code for preeclampsia/eclampsia is 642.4, which encompasses both preeclampsia and eclampsia, including complications like HELLP syndrome.
It is worth noting that the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred on October 1, 2015, to provide a more detailed and comprehensive classification system. The ICD-10 code O14.2 specifically identifies HELLP syndrome, allowing for more accurate tracking, research, and appropriate medical management of this severe pregnancy complication.
Please consult with a healthcare professional or medical coding specialist for precise and up-to-date information regarding medical coding and classification systems.
In the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), HELLP syndrome is classified under the code O14.2. This code specifically refers to "HELLP syndrome," allowing healthcare professionals to accurately identify and document this condition for diagnostic and statistical purposes. The ICD-10 code O14.2 provides a standardized system for tracking and monitoring the prevalence and outcomes of HELLP syndrome.
In the previous International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), HELLP syndrome was not assigned a specific code. Instead, it was classified under the broader category of preeclampsia/eclampsia. The ICD-9 code for preeclampsia/eclampsia is 642.4, which encompasses both preeclampsia and eclampsia, including complications like HELLP syndrome.
It is worth noting that the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred on October 1, 2015, to provide a more detailed and comprehensive classification system. The ICD-10 code O14.2 specifically identifies HELLP syndrome, allowing for more accurate tracking, research, and appropriate medical management of this severe pregnancy complication.
Please consult with a healthcare professional or medical coding specialist for precise and up-to-date information regarding medical coding and classification systems.
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Reviewed against authoritative medical sources (NIH GARD, Orphanet, OMIM)
Last updated: 2023-07-10
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ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
O14.22 is applicable to maternity patients aged 12 - 55 years inclusive.
O14.22 is applicable to female patients.
O14.22 is applicable to mothers in the second trimester of pregnancy, which is defined as between equal to or greater than 14 weeks to less than 28 weeks since the first day of the last menstrual period.
O14.22 should be used on the maternal record - not on the newborn record.
Use a code under Z3A to document the exact week during the pregnancy .
ICD-10-CM O14.22 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v34.0):
774 Vaginal delivery with complicating diagnoses
781 Other antepartum diagnoses with medical complications
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.51Link to 642.51 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, delivered, with or without mention of antepartum condition
or:
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.52Link to 642.52 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication
or:
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.53Link to 642.53 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, antepartum condition or complication
or:
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.54Link to 642.54 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, postpartum condition or complication
O14.22 is applicable to maternity patients aged 12 - 55 years inclusive.
O14.22 is applicable to female patients.
O14.22 is applicable to mothers in the second trimester of pregnancy, which is defined as between equal to or greater than 14 weeks to less than 28 weeks since the first day of the last menstrual period.
O14.22 should be used on the maternal record - not on the newborn record.
Use a code under Z3A to document the exact week during the pregnancy .
ICD-10-CM O14.22 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v34.0):
774 Vaginal delivery with complicating diagnoses
781 Other antepartum diagnoses with medical complications
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.51Link to 642.51 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, delivered, with or without mention of antepartum condition
or:
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.52Link to 642.52 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, delivered, with mention of postpartum complication
or:
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.53Link to 642.53 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, antepartum condition or complication
or:
2015 ICD-9-CM 642.54Link to 642.54 at ICD9Data.com Severe pre-eclampsia, postpartum condition or complication
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