Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM O26.849 is the diagnosis code for Uterine size-date discrepancy, unspecified 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.
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 O26.849 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, O26.849 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
O26.849 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Uterine size-date discrepancy, unspecified trimester". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of O26.849 is O26.84 ("Uterine size-date discrepancy complicating pregnancy"). O26.849 provides a more specific classification within this category.
O26.849 is located in Section O20-O29 — "Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use O26.849 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Uterine size-date discrepancy, unspecified trimester" 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 Uterine size-date discrepancy, unspecified trimester is O26.849.
Yes, O26.849 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
O26.849 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, O26.849 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.