What is the ICD-10 code for pyelonephritis in pregnancy?

The ICD-10 code for pyelonephritis complicating pregnancy is O23.0-, with specific codes for each trimester: O23.01 for the first trimester, O23.02 for the second, and O23.03 for the third.

How do you code pyelonephritis in pregnancy?

Code pyelonephritis in pregnancy using the O23.0- series, specifying the trimester and documenting the complication. Include an additional code for the causative organism, such as B96.2 for E. coli.

ICD-10 Coding for Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy(O23.01, B96.2, N11.0)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for pyelonephritis in pregnancy, including specific codes for each trimester and documentation requirements.

Also known as:

Kidney infection during pregnancyPregnancy-related pyelonephritis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy

O00-O9APrimary Range

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
O23.01	Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy, first trimester	Use when pyelonephritis is documented as complicating pregnancy in the first trimester.	Fever ≥38°C Costovertebral angle tenderness Positive urine culture (≥10^5 CFU/mL)
O23.02	Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy, second trimester	Use when pyelonephritis is documented as complicating pregnancy in the second trimester.	Fever ≥38°C Costovertebral angle tenderness Positive urine culture (≥10^5 CFU/mL)
O23.03	Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy, third trimester	Use when pyelonephritis is documented as complicating pregnancy in the third trimester.	Fever ≥38°C Costovertebral angle tenderness Positive urine culture (≥10^5 CFU/mL)

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infections of kidney in pregnancy, first trimester

O23.01Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Acute pyelonephritisN10

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy.

Documenting 'UTI in pregnancy' without specifying complication

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misclassification of severity., Regulatory: May result in audit flags., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Educate providers on documentation specificity., Use templates that prompt for complication details.

Using N10-N12 codes without O23.0- for pregnancy

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to lower DRG reimbursement., Compliance: May result in compliance issues during audits., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of pregnancy-related health data.

Mitigation

Add O23.0- as primary if pregnancy complication is documented.

Missing trimester specificity

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect trimester coding can affect DRG assignment., Compliance: May lead to audit discrepancies., Data Quality: Impacts the quality of trimester-specific health data.

Mitigation

Query provider for exact trimester at diagnosis.

Incorrect trimester coding

Impact

Using incorrect trimester codes can lead to audit discrepancies.

Mitigation

Verify trimester details in documentation before coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with O23.01.

Primary Code

O23.01

Infections of kidney in pregnancy, first trimester

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ICD-10 Coding for Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy(O23.01, B96.2, N11.0)

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What is the ICD-10 code for pyelonephritis in pregnancy?

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