O10
Non-Billable

Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium?

ICD-10-CM O10 is the diagnosis code for Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. This code falls under the section "Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for O10

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in O10. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • pre-existing hypertension with superimposed pre-eclampsia complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O11.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O10 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeO10 — Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Sub-Codes 6 entries
O10.0Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumNon-BillableO10.01Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancyNon-BillableO10.011Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO10.012Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO10.013Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO10.019Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO10.02Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating childbirthBillableO10.03Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating the puerperiumBillableO10.1Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumNon-BillableO10.11Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating pregnancyNon-BillableO10.111Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO10.112Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO10.113Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO10.119Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO10.12Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating childbirthBillableO10.13Pre-existing hypertensive heart disease complicating the puerperiumBillableO10.2Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumNon-BillableO10.21Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancyNon-BillableO10.211Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO10.212Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO10.213Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO10.219Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO10.22Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating childbirthBillableO10.23Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating the puerperiumBillableO10.3Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumNon-BillableO10.31Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancyNon-BillableO10.311Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO10.312Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO10.313Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO10.319Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO10.32Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating childbirthBillableO10.33Pre-existing hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease complicating the puerperiumBillableO10.4Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumNon-BillableO10.41Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating pregnancyNon-BillableO10.411Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO10.412Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO10.413Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO10.419Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO10.42Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating childbirthBillableO10.43Pre-existing secondary hypertension complicating the puerperiumBillableO10.9Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumNon-BillableO10.91Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancyNon-BillableO10.911Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO10.912Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO10.913Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO10.919Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO10.92Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating childbirthBillableO10.93Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating the puerperiumBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O10 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O10 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O10 mean?

O10 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is O10 in?

O10 is located in Section O10-O16 — "Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of O10?

O10 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O10.0, O10.1, O10.2, O10.3, O10.4 and more.

When should I use O10?

Use O10 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is O10.

Can O10 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O10 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O10 in?

O10 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O10 valid for 2026?

Yes, O10 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O10
Pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O10-O16 — Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
2026 ICD-10-CM