ICD-10-CM O14.2 is the diagnosis code for HELLP syndrome. 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.
Understanding where O14.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, O14.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
O14.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "HELLP syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of O14.2 is O14 ("Pre-eclampsia"). O14.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
O14.2 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.
O14.2 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O14.20, O14.22, O14.23, O14.24, O14.25.
Use O14.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "HELLP syndrome" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for HELLP syndrome is O14.2.
No, O14.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
O14.2 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O14.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.