Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O26 is the diagnosis code for Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy. 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.
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.
Understanding where O26 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, O26 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
O26 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
O26 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
O26 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O26.0, O26.1, O26.2, O26.3, O26.4 and more.
Use O26 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy" 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 Maternal care for other conditions predominantly related to pregnancy is O26.
No, O26 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
O26 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O26 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.