O21.0
Billable

Mild hyperemesis gravidarum

Billable / Specific Code

What is Mild hyperemesis gravidarum?

ICD-10-CM O21.0 is the diagnosis code for Mild hyperemesis gravidarum. This code falls under the section "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for O21.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Hyperemesis gravidarum, mild or unspecified, starting before the end of the 20th week of gestation

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O21.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O21.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O21.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O21.0 mean?

O21.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mild hyperemesis gravidarum". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O21.0?

The parent code of O21.0 is O21 ("Excessive vomiting in pregnancy"). O21.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O21.0 in?

O21.0 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O21.0?

Use O21.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mild hyperemesis gravidarum" 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 Mild hyperemesis gravidarum?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mild hyperemesis gravidarum is O21.0.

Can O21.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O21.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O21.0 in?

O21.0 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O21.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, O21.0 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
O21.0
Mild hyperemesis gravidarum
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O20-O29 — Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
2026 ICD-10-CM