O24.43 – Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
- Code
O24.43(claims format:O2443)- Description
- Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- Block
- O20-O29 Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
- Parent codes
- O24 › O24.4
Billable codes under O24.43
O24.43 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O24.430 – Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, diet controlledBillable
- O24.434 – Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, insulin controlledBillable
- O24.435 – Gestational diabetes mellitus in puerperium, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugsBillable
- O24.439 – Gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, unspecified controlBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
O24.4 – Gestational diabetes mellitus
- Diabetes mellitus arising in pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes mellitus NOS
Block O20-O29
Related codes in O24.4
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O24.43?
O24.43 is the ICD-10-CM code for gestational diabetes mellitus in the puerperium, in the block O20-O29 (Other maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy).
Is O24.43 a billable code?
No. O24.43 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does O24.43 belong to?
It belongs to category O24 – Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium.
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.