O14
Non-Billable

Pre-eclampsia

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Pre-eclampsia?

ICD-10-CM O14 is the diagnosis code for Pre-eclampsia. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for O14

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O14. They are mutually exclusive:

  • pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia (O11)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O14 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
O14.0Mild to moderate pre-eclampsiaNon-BillableO14.00Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, unspecified trimesterBillableO14.02Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, second trimesterBillableO14.03Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, third trimesterBillableO14.04Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, complicating childbirthBillableO14.05Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperiumBillableO14.1Severe pre-eclampsiaNon-BillableO14.10Severe pre-eclampsia, unspecified trimesterBillableO14.12Severe pre-eclampsia, second trimesterBillableO14.13Severe pre-eclampsia, third trimesterBillableO14.14Severe pre-eclampsia complicating childbirthBillableO14.15Severe pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperiumBillableO14.2HELLP syndromeNon-BillableO14.20HELLP syndrome (HELLP), unspecified trimesterBillableO14.22HELLP syndrome (HELLP), second trimesterBillableO14.23HELLP syndrome (HELLP), third trimesterBillableO14.24HELLP syndrome, complicating childbirthBillableO14.25HELLP syndrome, complicating the puerperiumBillableO14.9Unspecified pre-eclampsiaNon-BillableO14.90Unspecified pre-eclampsia, unspecified trimesterBillableO14.92Unspecified pre-eclampsia, second trimesterBillableO14.93Unspecified pre-eclampsia, third trimesterBillableO14.94Unspecified pre-eclampsia, complicating childbirthBillableO14.95Unspecified pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperiumBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O14 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O14 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O14 mean?

O14 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pre-eclampsia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is O14 in?

O14 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.

What are the sub-codes of O14?

O14 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O14.0, O14.1, O14.2, O14.9.

When should I use O14?

Use O14 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pre-eclampsia" 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 Pre-eclampsia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pre-eclampsia is O14.

Can O14 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O14 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O14 in?

O14 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O14?

Type 1 Excludes for O14 include: pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia (O11).

Is O14 valid for 2026?

Yes, O14 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousO13.9Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, unspecified trimesterNext →O14.0Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia
Code Details
O14
Pre-eclampsia
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O10-O16 — Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
2026 ICD-10-CM