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    OpenPayerBilling CodesOther maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancyICD-10-CM o22-venous-complications-and-hemorrhoids
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    ICD-10-CM Code For Venous Complications And Hemorrhoids In Pregnancy: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group O22 includes venous disorders and hemorrhoidal conditions that develop or worsen during pregnancy, such as varicose veins of the lower extremities, vulva, and pelvis, and pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document obstetric presentations where venous insufficiency or hemorrhoidal disease affects maternal care, capturing severity, anatomic site, and clinical complexity relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM O22 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM O22: Venous Complications And Hemorrhoids In Pregnancy Overview

    The ICD-10-CM O22 group includes venous disorders and hemorrhoidal disease that arise or are aggravated by pregnancy, targeting the venous system and anorectal venous plexus. These diagnoses represent conditions such as pregnancy-related varicose veins of the lower extremities, vulva, and pelvic region, as well as internal and external hemorrhoids. Accurate coding matters for complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement because pregnancy-related status affects obstetric care and claim adjudication.

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    Use a code from this group when venous insufficiency, varicosities, or hemorrhoidal disease is documented as developing during pregnancy or worsening because of pregnancy. These codes are selected when the clinical record identifies the anatomic location and relationship of the venous condition to the pregnancy episode.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    O22.00Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O22.01Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, first trimester
    O22.02Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, second trimester
    O22.03Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, third trimester
    O22.10Genital varices in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O22.11Genital varices in pregnancy, first trimester
    O22.12Genital varices in pregnancy, second trimester
    O22.13Genital varices in pregnancy, third trimester
    O22.20Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O22.21Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, first trimester
    O22.22Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, second trimester
    O22.23Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, third trimester
    O22.30Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O22.31Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, first trimester
    O22.32Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, second trimester
    O22.33Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, third trimester
    O22.40Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    O22.41Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, first trimester
    O22.42Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, second trimester
    O22.43Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, third trimester

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    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    817Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with MCC
    818Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with CC
    819Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
    831Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with MCC
    832Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with CC
    833Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A pregnant woman in her third trimester presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of painful, swollen varicose veins of the lower extremity after prolonged standing and recent cesarean delivery; duplex ultrasound confirms acute thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins without signs of deep venous thrombosis. She seeks urgent evaluation for localized pain, erythema, and palpable cord along the affected vein, and a pregnancy-related venous complication code is assigned to reflect the acute superficial thrombophlebitis complicating the pregnancy. Typical codes: O22.31, O22.32
    • A multiparous patient in the second trimester reports progressive hemorrhoidal prolapse with bleeding and discomfort that has persisted for months, interfering with daily activities and requiring outpatient management with topical therapy and stool softeners. This chronic, symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease occurring during pregnancy is documented as a pregnancy-related venous/hemorrhoidal disorder to capture the ongoing condition and need for antenatal follow-up. Typical codes: O22.13, O22.23
    • A pregnant patient presents for routine prenatal care and is found to have extensive lower extremity deep vein thrombosis confirmed by imaging, associated with swelling and calf pain; anticoagulation is initiated and pregnancy is considered a major contributing factor. Because this is a serious thrombotic complication occurring during pregnancy, a code from the group is assigned to indicate deep vein thrombosis complicating the pregnancy and guide maternal care. Typical codes: O22.21, O22.22

    Related Codes

    O20-HEMORRHAGE-IN-EARLY-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Hemorrhage In Early Pregnancy: Group Overview

    O21-EXCESSIVE-VOMITING-IN-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Excessive Vomiting In Pregnancy: Group Overview

    O23-INFECTIONS-OF-GENITOURINARY-TRACT

    ICD-10-CM Code For Infections Of Genitourinary Tract In Pregnancy: Group Overview

    O24-DIABETES-MELLITUS-IN-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Diabetes Mellitus In Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Puerperium: Group Overview

    O25-MALNUTRITION-IN-PREGNANCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Malnutrition In Pregnancy Childbirth And The Puerperium: Group Overview

    O26-MATERNAL-CARE-OTHER-CONDITIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Maternal Care For Other Conditions Predominantly Related To Pregnancy: Group Overview

    O28-ABNORMAL-ANTENATAL-SCREENING-FINDINGS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormal Findings On Antenatal Screening Of Mother: Group Overview

    O29-COMPLICATIONS-OF-ANESTHESIA

    ICD-10-CM Code For Complications Of Anesthesia During Pregnancy: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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