HELLP syndrome, complicating childbirth
ICD-10 O14.24 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of hellp syndrome, complicating childbirth.
HELLP syndrome is a severe form of pre-eclampsia characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count. It typically occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy or shortly after delivery. The condition can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the fetus, including liver rupture, placental abruption, and fetal distress. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and hypertension, along with laboratory findings. Management often involves the administration of magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures, as well as timely delivery of the fetus, which is the definitive treatment. The condition requires careful monitoring and may necessitate intensive care for the mother and newborn. Accurate coding is essential to reflect the severity and complications associated with HELLP syndrome during childbirth.
Detailed records of maternal symptoms, laboratory results, and treatment protocols are essential for accurate coding.
Management of a patient presenting with severe hypertension and elevated liver enzymes during labor.
Ensure that all clinical features of HELLP syndrome are documented, including any interventions performed.
Comprehensive documentation of high-risk factors, fetal monitoring, and maternal health status is critical.
Monitoring a patient with HELLP syndrome in a high-risk pregnancy setting, including potential transfer to a higher level of care.
Focus on the multidisciplinary approach to care and the need for timely interventions.
Used for follow-up care of a patient diagnosed with HELLP syndrome in the hospital.
Document the patient's clinical status, treatment response, and any changes in management.
Ensure that the care plan reflects the complexity of managing HELLP syndrome.
Key symptoms include severe headache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, alongside laboratory findings of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.
