O26.22
Billable

Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester

Billable / Specific Code

What is Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester?

ICD-10-CM O26.22 is the diagnosis code for Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester. 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.

Coding Guidelines for O26.22

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O26.22 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O26.22 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O26.22 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O26.22 mean?

O26.22 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O26.22?

The parent code of O26.22 is O26.2 ("Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss"). O26.22 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O26.22 in?

O26.22 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 O26.22?

Use O26.22 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester" 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 Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester is O26.22.

Can O26.22 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O26.22 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O26.22 in?

O26.22 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O26.22 valid for 2026?

Yes, O26.22 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
O26.22
Pregnancy care for patient with recurrent pregnancy loss, second trimester
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O20-O29 — Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
2026 ICD-10-CM