O22
Non-Billable

Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy?

ICD-10-CM O22 is the diagnosis code for Venous complications and hemorrhoids in 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.

⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for O22

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as O22. They are mutually exclusive:

  • venous complications of:
  • abortion NOS (O03.9)
  • ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.7)
  • failed attempted abortion (O07.35)
  • induced abortion (O04.85)
  • spontaneous abortion (O03.89)

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

The following conditions are not included in O22. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • obstetric pulmonary embolism (O88.-)
  • venous complications and hemorrhoids of childbirth and the puerperium (O87.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O22 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 8 entries
O22.0Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.00Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.01Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO22.02Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO22.03Varicose veins of lower extremity in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO22.1Genital varices in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.10Genital varices in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.11Genital varices in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO22.12Genital varices in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO22.13Genital varices in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO22.2Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.20Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.21Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO22.22Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO22.23Superficial thrombophlebitis in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO22.3Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.30Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.31Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO22.32Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO22.33Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO22.4Hemorrhoids in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.40Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.41Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO22.42Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO22.43Hemorrhoids in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO22.5Cerebral venous thrombosis in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.50Cerebral venous thrombosis in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.51Cerebral venous thrombosis in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO22.52Cerebral venous thrombosis in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO22.53Cerebral venous thrombosis in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO22.8Other venous complications in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.8XOther venous complications in pregnancyNon-BillableO22.8X1Other venous complications in pregnancy, first trimesterBillableO22.8X2Other venous complications in pregnancy, second trimesterBillableO22.8X3Other venous complications in pregnancy, third trimesterBillableO22.8X9Other venous complications in pregnancy, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.9Venous complication in pregnancy, unspecifiedNon-BillableO22.90Venous complication in pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimesterBillableO22.91Venous complication in pregnancy, unspecified, first trimesterBillableO22.92Venous complication in pregnancy, unspecified, second trimesterBillableO22.93Venous complication in pregnancy, unspecified, third trimesterBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is O22 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, O22 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does O22 mean?

O22 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is O22 in?

O22 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 O22?

O22 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: O22.0, O22.1, O22.2, O22.3, O22.4 and more.

When should I use O22?

Use O22 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy" 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 Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy?

The ICD-10-CM code for Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy is O22.

Can O22 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, O22 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is O22 in?

O22 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from O22?

Type 1 Excludes for O22 include: venous complications of:; abortion NOS (O03.9); ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.7) and more.

Is O22 valid for 2026?

Yes, O22 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
O22
Venous complications and hemorrhoids in pregnancy
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