2025 ICD-10-CM code O22.1
Genital varices in pregnancy.This condition involves the pathological enlargement of one or more veins in the genital organs during pregnancy.
The medical necessity for the diagnosis and management of genital varices in pregnancy stems from the potential for these varices to cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding, particularly during labor and delivery. Treatment aims to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.
Diagnosis and management of genital varices during pregnancy falls under the purview of obstetricians and gynecologists.They are responsible for assessing the severity of the varices, providing appropriate patient education and counseling, and recommending or implementing necessary interventions.
- O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy (O20-O29)
In simple words: This code refers to varicose veins in the genital area during pregnancy.
Genital varices in pregnancy encompasses perineal varices, vaginal varices, and vulval varices.It refers to the abnormal dilation of veins in the genital area during pregnancy.
Example 1: A 28-year-old woman in her second trimester presents with complaints of vulvar discomfort and swelling. Upon examination, the physician notes the presence of prominent, dilated veins in the vulva, consistent with vulval varices. The diagnosis of O22.1 is made., A 35-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester experiences painful, swollen veins in the perineal area.The obstetrician diagnoses perineal varices related to pregnancy, using code O22.1., A pregnant woman presents with vaginal discomfort.On examination, the physician finds dilated veins within the vagina, diagnosing vaginal varices and coding it as O22.1.
Documentation should include a detailed description of the varices, including their location (vulva, perineum, vagina), size, and associated symptoms like pain, swelling, or discomfort. The trimester of pregnancy should also be noted.
** This code excludes venous complications of abortion, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, obstetric pulmonary embolism, and venous complications/hemorrhoids of childbirth and the puerperium.It also excludes supervision of normal pregnancy.
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- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital