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ICD-10-CM Code for Inappropriate change in quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in early pregnancy O02.81

ICD-10 code O02.81 for Inappropriate change in quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in early pregnancy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .

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Inappropriate change in quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in early pregnancy
Biochemical pregnancy
Chemical pregnancy
Inappropriate level of quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) for gestational age in early pregnancy

O02.8

Excludes1: abnormal products of conception with blighted ovum (O02.0)
abnormal products of conception with hydatidiform mole (O01.-)
abnormal products of conception with nonhydatidiform mole (O02.0)

O02

Excludes1: papyraceous fetus (O31.0-)

Use additional code from category O08 to identify any associated complication.

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Dilation and Evacuation for fetal death, 24 weeks
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Missed Abortion
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Missed Abortion
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18 week fetal demise
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