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DiagnosesPreeclampsia With Severe Features

Preeclampsia With Severe Features

ICD-10 Coding for Preeclampsia with Severe Features(O14.1, O14.13)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYObstetrics
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Preeclampsia With Severe Features?
Essential facts and insights about Preeclampsia with Severe Features

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Hypertension (systolic BP ≥ 160 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 110 mmHg)
  • Proteinuria (≥ 5 g in 24-hour urine collection or protein/creatinine ratio ≥ 0.3)
  • Severe headache, visual disturbances, or upper abdominal pain

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Document blood pressure readings and proteinuria results
  • Use terms like 'preeclampsia with severe features' in notes
  • Examples: 'Patient presents with severe hypertension and significant proteinuria.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow ACOG guidelines for coding preeclampsia severity.
  • Common errors include misclassifying mild preeclampsia as severe.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Gestational hypertension without severe features
  • Chronic hypertension without superimposed preeclampsia

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
O11.2
Preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension
O14.1
Severe preeclampsia
Ancillary Codes
Z3A.XX
O90.4
Differential Codes
O14.2
O11

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Obstetrics

Specialty Applications

  • Pregnant women in their third trimester
  • Obstetric emergency settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include specific BP measurements, protein levels, and symptoms.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect severity for appropriate reimbursement.