O26.6
Non-Billable

Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium?

ICD-10-CM O26.6 is the diagnosis code for Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. 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 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 O26.6

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

The following conditions are not included in O26.6. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • hepatorenal syndrome following labor and delivery (O90.41)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O26.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
O26.61Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancyNon-BillableO26.611Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO26.612Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO26.613Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO26.619Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO26.62Liver and biliary tract disorders in childbirthBillableO26.63Liver and biliary tract disorders in the puerperiumBillableO26.64Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancyNon-BillableO26.641Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO26.642Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO26.643Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO26.649Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O26.6 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O26.6 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O26.6 mean?

O26.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O26.6?

The parent code of O26.6 is O26 ("Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy"). O26.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O26.6 in?

O26.6 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of O26.6?

O26.6 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O26.61, O26.62, O26.63, O26.64.

When should I use O26.6?

Use O26.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Liver and biliary tract disorders in 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 Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium?

The ICD-10-CM code for Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is O26.6.

Can O26.6 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O26.6 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O26.6 in?

O26.6 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O26.6 valid for 2026?

Yes, O26.6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousO26.53Maternal hypotension syndrome, third trimesterNext →O26.61Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy
Code Details
O26.6
Liver and biliary tract disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O20-O29 — Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
2026 ICD-10-CM