O14.15 – Severe pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O14.15

Code: O14.15 (claims format: O1415)
Description: Severe pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Block: O10-O16 Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Parent codes: O14 › O14.1

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O14 – Pre-eclampsia

Excludes1 (not coded here):

pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia (O11)

O14.1 – Severe pre-eclampsia

Excludes1 (not coded here):

HELLP syndrome (O14.2-)

Index terms for O14.15

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Pre-eclampsia, severe, complicating, puerperium

Related codes in O14.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O14.15?

O14.15 is the ICD-10-CM code for severe pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium, in the block O10-O16 (Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium).

Is O14.15 a billable code?

Yes. O14.15 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O14.15 belong to?

It belongs to category O14 – Pre-eclampsia.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.